Three-time Grand Slam champion from Belarus, **Arina Sobolenko**, shared her thoughts on the significance of being ranked at the top of the world standings.

**”Could you elaborate on what this means to you and what it takes to become the best player in the world?”**
“Honestly, it feels surreal for me. I’ve dedicated my entire life to reaching this goal and being at the top of the rankings. I feel like my life has been meaningful, and I’m exactly where I’m supposed to be. Achieving this requires a lot of hard work, but I’m just incredibly happy to be among the best in the world and to win this amazing trophy.”

**”You are the third woman in history to reach 11,000 ranking points. How do you feel about such accomplishments?”**
“It sounds unbelievable. It’s just incredible; I can’t even comprehend how I managed to achieve this. I truly believe we are doing things right, and everything is falling into place. I hope that things will only continue to improve and expand. I’m very motivated right now,” Sobolenko stated during the press conference.