‘Worst dancer’ world No.1 dazzles crowd after win
Over the years, Aryna Sabalenka has become well known for her TikTok dances.
Most of the time it’s with her coaches but after her first round win at the Australian Open, she shared a dance with former Aussie tennis player, Jelena Dokic, instead.
Sabalenka defied some frustrating moments on Rod Laver Arena when she defeated former US Open champion Sloane Stephens 6-3, 6-2.
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The world No.1 finished the match with 21 unforced errors and admitted it wasn’t her best match when speaking to Dokic.
Aryna Sabalenka and Jelena Dokic dance. Nine
Once the tennis talk was over though, Dokic sprung a surprise on Sabalenka, bringing up her dance moves.
The challenge was laid down to dance in front of the crowd.
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Sabalenka and Dokic had the fans applauding as they performed on court, with actress Rebel Wilson clapping along.
Rebel Wilson in the crowd for Aryna Sabalenka’s match. Nine
“Now they have the proof I’m the worst dancer,” Sabalenka said on Nine.
“I didn’t know how this was going to go so I think we’re going to go viral,” Dokic added.
“I hope it’s for all the right things … that was good. But I have to go to the physio.”
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