Intro [Music] who's the WTA star known as the girl with the tiger tattoo keep watching we'll reveal the answer soon spoiler alert she's a rising star with a roaring game and as always if this video serves up some tennis joy volly that like button and backand to subscribe for more acew worthy tennis content like this more than 90% of you amazing Spectators aren't subscribed yet so give it a click and let's get you on our tennis loving [Music] team Early Career every superstar has their origin story and for our tiger tattoo girl the spark ignited in Minsk the capital city of bellarus born on May the 5th 1998 Arena sabalenka grew up amidst the sounds of hockey pucks whizzing past thanks to her father Sergey an enthusiastic hockey player himself but one day a simple drive past a tennis court with her father changed the trajectory of her life the bounce of the the yellow ball the swing of the rackets it was enough to Captivate young Arena just like that a new tennis star started her journey on the court not on ice with the opening of the national tennis academy in Minsk in 2014 Arena found her training ground but here's the twist in the tail Arena and her team took The Road Less Traveled opting for low-level professional events over the glitz and glamour of junior tournaments a decision backed by the bellerian tennis Federation a daring move absolutely but as the saying goes fortune favors the brave perhaps what set sabalenka a part is her unconventional Junior career the world of Junior Grand Slam tournaments high level grade A and grade 1 events not for sabalenka in fact her career high ranking was number 225 and she clinched her first ITF title in doubles at the lowest level grade five alaton tour Cup in Belarus in late 2013 partnering with Vera lapco 2012 marked Sabal Lena's entry into the professional Arena on the ITF women's circuit even before she made waves on the ITF junior circuits the highlight of her early professional career was undoubtedly in 2014 when she claimed her first victory in Istanbul and won back-to-back titles in antalia it wasn't long before she stormed into the top 300 of the WTA rankings in early 2016 and then came the big debut the Fed Cup 2017 was a Monumental year for sabalenka it saw her win her first WTA tour match at the Grand stage of Wimbledon and reached the final at the tiangen open by the Year's End she held a loft the biggest title of her young career at the Mumbai open a WTA 125 event 2018 only added to her glowing resume as she clinched her first WTA tour title at the conect open and reached the fourth round at the US Open oh that's long so horse Career Highlights racing parin sabinka wins this match going away Sabal Lena's career took a roaring leap in 2018 she bagged the premier five level Wuhan open her biggest title to date solidifying her standing as the WTA newcomer of the year in 2019 she leaped into the top 10 after a stellar performance at the St Petersburg trophy she continued her impr impressive form at the Silicon Valley classic and defended her title at the Wuhan open marking her arrival amongst tennis's Elite 2020 marked a turning point in Sabal Lena's career kicking off the year at number 73 she paired up with Elise Merton for her professional doubles career their pairing proved fruitful winning the US Open and completing the sunshine double by taking home the Indian Welles and Miami open titles adding the Madrid Open for good measure into 2020 sabalenka leaped ahead her ranking jumped and she even paired up with Elise merens in doubles marking a new chapter ever heard of the phrase a match made in heaven well the sabalenka meron duo was a match made on the tennis court the Joo turned heads by securing their first Grand Slam title together at the US Open their onc Court chemistry was a sight to behold an Exquisite tennis Tango full of finesse power and above all and above all teamwork work but the dynamic duo wasn't done yet after all tigers are known for their Relentless Pursuit right they embarked on a remarkable Journey achieving a feat known as the sunshine double winning the Indian Welles and the Miami open in the same year check and check the tennis terrain was witnessing the rise of a new power couple then came the Madrid Open a jewel in their Crown marking their third Premier mandatory title of the year the girl with a tiger tattoo was not just Making Waves she was causing tsunamis in the world of tennis it was as if every serve echoed the Roar of a tiger every swing of the racket left an indelible mark on her opponents the year 2021 was no different sabalenka continued to ride the wave demonstrating her prowess and the Never backdown attitude of a tiger she faced each challenge with a fierce determination a growl in her spirit and a glint in her eyes her her career graph soaring higher than ever etching her name among the best in the game now if you're wondering about the tiger tattoo here's the Scoop Arena sabalenka the Belarusian tennis player has two distinct tiger tattoos one on her inner left forearm and another on her upper left thigh the forearm tattoo which was her first body tattoo is a fierce looking tiger that stands as a reflection of her aggressive attitude while playing tennis it motivates her to person in her games to the very end fueling her spirit of determination the second tiger tattoo on her thigh contributes further to her self-confidence and strength constantly reminding her to fight for each point during her Tiger Tattoo games game set match Seka this tattoo is also particularly significant as Arena was born in 1998 the year of the tiger according to the Chinese zodiac the decision to get the tattoo seems to have been a personal one driven by a long-standing fascination with tigers and a desire to embody the power and resilience they represent one morning after weeks of dreaming about tigers and Tattoos she woke up and decided to make it a reality the tattoos serve as a visual reminder of her inner strength and resolve motivating her to maintain her fighting Spirit on the court interestingly the presence of tattoos in the tennis world while not as widespread as in sports like football or basketball has been on the rise notable personalities like Arena have brought this form of self-expression to the Forefront of the sport turning heads with their unique ink designs Arena's tiger tattoo has indeed been a conversation starter leading to a broad discussion about the presence and acceptance of tattoos in professional tennis this symbol of her strength and determination does not just resonate with her personally but also Echoes a growing trend of personal expression and individuality in the sport arena chose the tiger not merely for its aesthetic appeal but for what it represents In Her Eyes the tiger is the epitome of raw power and resilience it stands tall amidst adversity never faltering nor showing signs of weakness Like This Magnificent creature arena is unyielding she embodies the Tiger's Fierce Spirit reflecting it in every aspect of her life especially on the tennis court and that dear tennis lovers is the tale of Arena sabalenka the girl with the tiger tattoo from The Humble tennis courts of Minsk to the Grand stage of Wimbledon her journey is one of grit determination and an indomitable Spirit we hope you're inspired to infuse a little tiger into your game chase down your dreams and Roar your way to Victory and that my friends is game set and match for this episode of Glam Slam Tennis don't forget to subscribe to our Channel and hit the notific Bell so you never miss a moment of the action and what we have in store until next time stay fabulous and Ace those [Music] serves