Getty MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA – JANUARY 11: Aryna Sabalenka and Novak Djokovic react during a charity match ahead of the 2024 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 11, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Kelly Defina/Getty Images)
Aryna Sabalenka and Novak Djokovic are officially joining forces at the U.S. Open, and apparently it took some pleading from the 24-time Grand Slam champion to make one of tennis’ most intriguing partnerships happen.
At least, that’s Sabalenka’s version of events.
After beating Talia Gibson 6-2, 7-6 (2) at the Cincinnati Open, Sabalenka was asked about her blockbuster mixed doubles partnership
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