I was ashamed to go out! Arina Sobolenko on expectations, criticism, and the downside of victories

She fell and got up. She lost when the whole world was waiting for her to win. And she still came back - stronger, calmer, and more honest. Aryna Sobolenko is the world's top-ranked tennis player and a four-time Grand Slam champion. She is the fifth tennis player in history to earn more than $40 million in prize money and the fourth-highest earner in terms of total prize money. However, this article is not about her titles. It's about a person who can handle adversity when it seems like everything is against them. With Arina, we talked about the fear of losing and the courage to admit weakness. About what it means to be a woman in big sports, and what is actually behind the titles, prizes and millions of spectators. Arina told how she experienced the moment when the serve stopped - and why it was then that she became stronger than ever. How she learned to balance between emotions and control, perfectionism and freedom. How to cope with defeats when they are visible to the whole world, and where to find the strength to go back to the court. We talked about the life of the world's top tennis player. We discussed mental resilience, how to deal with inner demons, accept your weaknesses, and maintain confidence. Arina shared her honest experiences during a challenging period when her serve was not working and the world was discussing her failures. She explained why she didn't leave when she could have and what changed when she stopped waiting and took responsibility. We also discussed the pressure, media attention, victories, relationships, and how to maintain human warmth when there are millions of eyes and expectations on you. This is not a talk about sports, but about the path, faith and character. About the maturity that comes with challenges. About gratitude, love for the cause and inner freedom that cannot be bought by any title. And about how to stay yourself when you are number one. A very honest, strong and inspiring release. Watch to the end. 00:00 Trailer 00:31 Aryna Sobalenka. The world's number one tennis player 01:22 What does it feel like to win over and over again? 02:40 How does a professional athlete cope with emotional overload? 04:55 "I don't look at myself on the tennis court" 07:00 An athlete is not just about their business card, but also about their mental health 11:38 How are neural networks being integrated into sports? 13:02 What is perfectionism, and how is it harmful to an athlete? 14:46 What are the tennis player's thoughts before going to the court? 17:10 A lot depends on the team and the right coach 21:27 What is the composition of Arina Sobolenko's team and who is the main link? 26:37 Emotional breakdowns and the team's reaction 30:08 Reaction to hate and high-profile media headlines 31:20 When did it turn into a professional sport? And what do you have to sacrifice? 37:07 "I'm lucky with my parents." The role of parents in their children's athletic future 41:17 Professional sports require a lot of money 43:37 When you love what you do, all doors open for you 45:18 What is the most memorable moment in a tennis player's life? 47:10 The moment when they considered ending their career. 51:40 What was the most challenging aspect of losing? 56:30 How did his serve return? 58:18 What does a tennis player experience at championships? Is there any uncertainty or fear? 01:04:21 What is it like to be in a leading position? 01:05:38 Was there a moment when you lost your cool? 01:07:10 What motivates you when your material base is closed? And which champions motivate Arina? 01:13:07 Record-breaking prizes and are there any differences for men's and women's sports? 01:16:17 Will there be a match with Nick Kyrgios? 01:18:18 About family and future plans. And what is the priority? 01:22:50 What do you want to achieve in tennis? The main ambition 01:25:04 Pharma and supplements in sports. How is it really? 01:30:01 How to maintain a romantic relationship in such a schedule? 01:32:40 The main thing in building a relationship 01:34:50 "I can't say no" 01:35:43 Advertising ambitions, contracts, and collaborations 01:40:17 The idea of creating and the message of Arina Sobolenko's YouTube channel 01:42:00 Love for fashion and hobbies 01:45:56 Blitz poll