Aryna Sabalenka says which Grand Slam she thinks will be harder to win out of Roland Garros and Wimbledon
World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka is preparing to kick off her clay court campaign at the Stuttgart Open, a tournament where she has finished runner-up three times. Fresh off her maiden Miami Open title, Sabalenka is shifting her focus to Roland Garros and Wimbledon—two Grand Slams she has yet to win.
After securing a major victory in Miami by defeating Jessica Pegula in the final, Sabalenka has returned to Europe, aiming to maintain her momentum through the clay season. This win was especially satisfying after falling short in the Australian Open and Indian Wells finals earlier this year.
Despite not defending her Australian Open crown, Sabalenka still holds the US Open title and is now just two trophies away from completing the coveted Career Grand Slam.
Sabalenka: “Roland Garros Will Be Tougher”
During a press conference at the Porsche Tennis Grand Prix in Stuttgart, Sabalenka was asked which Slam—Roland Garros or Wimbledon—she believes will be more challenging to win.
“I mean, how can we compare these two completely different surfaces?” she replied. “Both are tough to win.
“But physically, and mentally too, Roland Garros will probably be tougher. That’s my goal though, and I’m working hard to achieve it.”
History on Clay and Grass
Sabalenka’s results at Roland Garros and Wimbledon reflect similar success levels, though her clay court journey has seen its fair share of drama. Last year, she lost in the quarter-finals in Paris due to illness, and in 2023, she held a match point in a semi-final against Karolina Muchova before falling short.
On grass, the Belarusian has twice reached the semi-finals at Wimbledon (2021 & 2023) but missed last year’s edition due to a shoulder injury.
Grand Slam Stats:
| Tournament | Roland Garros | Wimbledon |
|---|---|---|
| Win-Loss Record | 16–7 (70%) | 11–5 (69%) |
| Best Result | Semi-final (2023) | Semi-final (2021, 2023) |
| 2024 Performance | Quarter-final | Did not play |
Is This Sabalenka’s Best Start to a Season?
Sabalenka leads the WTA rankings by a commanding 3,071 points over Iga Swiatek. Despite four finals and two titles in 2025 (Brisbane and Miami), Sabalenka remains modest about her campaign so far.
“I think winning the Australian Open in past seasons made for a better start,” she said. “This has been great—four finals—but of course, I could have done better in the two I lost.”
Season Comparison:
| Year | Record (Pre-Stuttgart) | Finals | Titles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 20–3 (87%) | 3 | 2 (Adelaide, Aus Open) |
| 2024 | 14–4 (78%) | 2 | 1 (Aus Open) |
| 2025 | 23–4 (85%) | 4 | 2 (Brisbane, Miami) |
Eyes on Stuttgart – and Beyond
Before she can chase glory at Roland Garros and Wimbledon, Sabalenka is focused on finally lifting the Stuttgart title. With Anastasia Potapova withdrawing, Sabalenka has advanced directly to the quarter-finals, where she’ll face either Diana Shnaider or Elise Mertens.
Her path will likely cross with top competitors like Iga Swiatek, Jessica Pegula, and Coco Gauff as she aims to add another title to her growing résumé.
