Victoria Azarenka Reveals Who She Thinks Hits the Ball Harder—Between Her and Aryna Sabalenka

When it comes to power tennis, few names bring as much fire to the court as Victoria Azarenka and Aryna Sabalenka. So when Vika was asked who actually hits the ball harder between the two Belarusian ball-bashers, fans leaned in, popcorn in hand.

Without much hesitation, Azarenka laughed and gave credit where it’s due: “Aryna probably edges me on raw power—she can really crush it.” That’s saying something, coming from a two-time Grand Slam champ known for her own thunderous groundstrokes and relentless pace. But Azarenka, ever the tactician, wasn’t conceding too much. “I might not hit it as hard, but I place it better,” she quipped with a grin.

It’s the kind of candid honesty fans love—and it highlights the contrast between the two generations of Belarusian powerhouses. Sabalenka, with her all-out aggression and go-for-broke forehands, brings the heat. Azarenka, with her precision and point construction, brings the chessboard.

The mutual respect between them is obvious, but make no mistake: Vika’s still competitive. “Power’s great,” she said, “but timing and control win the long battles.”

In a tour filled with heavy hitters, this cheeky comparison adds a new layer to their dynamic. Whether it’s Vika’s veteran craft or Aryna’s explosive muscle, one thing’s for sure—Belarus knows how to produce players who bring it. Just don’t ask them to share a radar gun anytime soon. That might break.