Recognize her? Sabalenka shares childhood photo

Belarusian tennis star Aryna Sabalenka has recently risen to fame as one of the top players in the world. Beyond her professional performances, Sabalenka boasts a variety of interests, one of which she showcased on Instagram through a series of intriguing photos.

In 2023, Sabalenka took the professional tennis world by storm. She clinched the Australian Open Grand Slam title in January, subsequently reaching the final of the US Open and the semifinals at both Roland Garros and Wimbledon.

Her exceptional results established Sabalenka as a formidable force on the women's circuit and a notable adversary for Iga Świątek. Both athletes competed fiercely for the top spot in the WTA rankings throughout the 2023 season. However, Świątek eventually triumphed and secured the number one position following a victory in the esteemed WTA Finals tournament.

Now, the world's top tennis players are taking some well-earned rest following the conclusion of an intense season a few weeks ago. Sabalenka recently intrigued her Instagram followers, sharing an intriguing post captioned, "I call myself..."

Sabalenka gave her fans two insightful glimpses into her personal life. The first was a charming photo from her childhood in Minsk, illustrating a joyous young Sabalenka adorned in a long dress.

Hilarity ensued among Sabalenka's fans, who pointed out playful details in the photos. Notably, her adorable application of red lipstick and her attempt at sophistication by placing something beneath her dress to mimic a bust drew laughter from netizens.

The other image features an adult Sabalenka posing in a feather-adorned black dress with striking heavy makeup, projecting the image of a bona fide model.

Sabalenka is known for her penchant for expressing herself through various outfits. This was notably seen during the WTA Finals 2023 draw ceremony in Cancun, Mexico, where she turned heads in a short outfit that highlighted her tall physique.