Q. You talked about reading that memoir Into the Magic Shop. Have you read anything else in the off-season, anything about mindfulness?
ARYNA SABALENKA: Not really. (Laughter.) I don’t know, guys. I’m terrible in reading books. I always follow how I feel, you know? That time I felt like reading. I wanted to disappear from the social media, just wanted to be by myself with the book. That time it worked perfectly.
Yeah, last couple of months, even more than that, been pretty busy. I didn’t even have time to, like, just sit back and just like have my moment with the book. So I haven’t ready anything.
Why I feel so embarrassed? Especially when other players reading nonstop. Well, I have to be honest. Like studying, reading, learning never been my weapon, so maybe that’s why I succeed in tennis, because this is the only spot was left for me (laughter).
Q. Do you feel like you get inspiration from music, movies?
ARYNA SABALENKA: I get inspired by just seeing next generation cheering for me, get inspired by me. That’s my inspiration. Also I love listen music. I just brings me to another world where I can dream and think, yeah, and try to kind of like get better in a way. Also, yeah, movies as well. But also not enough time right now for movies.
