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Darren Walton

Sabalenka's dark days before finding light

Aryna Sabalenka poses with the Australian Open trophy in a gondola on Sunday. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS) (AAP)

Aryna Sabalenka has recalled her "it's not you, it's me" moment as she fought to save the relationship that ultimately made her career.

Sabalenka jubilantly declared her stirring Australian Open final triumph over Elena Rybakina the best day of her life, having returned from the depths of despair to finally claim her maiden grand slam singles crown.

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