World No.1 Aryna Sabalenka has moved to Naomi Osaka’s sports agency Evolve after a successful partnership with the International Management Group (IMG) since 2019.
Sabalenka joins Evolve’s star-studded line-up, comprising, Osaka, Nick Kyrgios, Anna Kalinskaya, and rising American star Iva Jovic.
“I’m thrilled to begin this new chapter with EVOLVE. Together, we’ll build a sustainable, long-term business that reflects my values and aspirations on and off the court,” the 26-year-old said in a statement.
“She is a multi-faceted icon with limitless potential. With a largely untapped commercial portfolio, the possibilities for Aryna’s career are endless,” Stuart Diguid, EVOLVE co-founder said.
The Belarusian won the US Open and Australian Open in 2024 and will be looking to defend her title in Melbourne later this month.
She is ranked fifth in the Forbes’ annual list of highest-paid female athletes, released in December, trailing the likes of Coco Gauff, Iga Swiatek, Zheng Qinwen, Venus Williams, and Emma Raducanu.
The 26-year-old reached the Brisbane International for the second year running, following her 6-3, 6-2 victory over teenager Mirra Andreeva.