You can be ready ‘better’ than the rest of the group," said Sabalenka, a two-time champion at the Australian Open and runner-up to Gauff at last year's U.S. Open, "but at the end of the day, it’s all about how hard are you ready to fight for it — especially on those days when you don’t feel your best.”
Even the players aren't sure who will be at their best in U.S. Open
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Sabalenka, a 25-year-old from Belarus, said her training base in the United States prepared her well for the heat and humidity, which rose above 50%.
In 'brutal' U.S. Open heat, Daniil Medvedev warns during his win that a player is 'gonna die'
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