Why Aryna Sabalenka Became Neutral Grand Slam Champion?

Aryna Sabalenka is known 1st 'Neutral' Grand Slam Champion. She made a brilliant comeback to win her maiden Australian Open.

Aryna Sabalenka defeated Elena Rybakina in final and win the women's singles tennis title at 2023 Australian Open.

She became first tennis player in the history who win a Grand Slam while competing under neutral flag.

Due to Russian - Ukraine conflict, all Russian and Belarus players are forced to compete without any national affiliation.

So, Aryna Sabalenka played in the Australian Open without any national flag and affiliation.

Rybakina could also have been a neutral player, because she was born in Russia. But she represented Kazakhstan in AO 2023.

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