In a surprising turn that’s sent ripples through the tennis and entertainment worlds, world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka has finally addressed swirling rumors about her potential role in a Netflix movie slated for 2025. While fans have been speculating nonstop—flooding social media feeds with questions like “Will Aryna star in a tennis biopic?”—Sabalenka has stepped forward with a firm, clarifying statement: the buzz is mostly fiction.
During a press briefing at Wimbledon, the Belarusian star leaned in and said plainly, “No, I’m not playing myself—or anyone else—in a Netflix film. What’s true is that I was featured in the documentary series Break Point, which aired back in 2023–2024.” That series, produced by the creators of Drive to Survive, gave fans a raw behind-the-scenes look into her emotional journey, including moments of frustration and triumph .
Since then, rumors have grown wild. A few online reports even falsely claimed she had signed on for a dramatic “movie appearance,” meant to coincide with the 2025 tennis calendar. Instead, Sabalenka confirmed, it’s simply Break Point reruns and occasional special appearances—nothing scripted or fictional. “I appreciate the interest—but I’m focused on tennis, not acting,” she emphasized, laughing off fan expectations of Hollywood-style cameos.
However, Netflix may not have entirely closed the door on future tennis collaborations. Sabalenka revealed that she’s had informal chats with producers about possible future projects. “I don’t know what it would be yet—just suggestions. But no, nothing is confirmed.” She stressed that any on-screen role would depend on timing, realism, and her rigorous tournament schedule.
Tennis insiders suggest the speculation might stem from the enormous popularity of Break Point—a show that resonated because of its gritty honesty. Viewers were drawn to Sabalenka’s emotional depth, which naturally sparked film-style curiosity. But for now, she remains firmly on court duties.
This clarification comes at an ideal moment—Sabalenka is fresh off addressing another headline, having smoothed things over with rival Coco Gauff after the fiery French Open finale. Sabalenka apologized for calling her own performance “the worst tennis” of her career and emphasized the friendship and mutual respect between them . They’ve even been spotted filming light-hearted TikTok content together before Wimbledon, proving professional rivalry hasn’t dampened off-court camaraderie .
Whether purists cheer that Sabalenka is sticking to tennis—or dreamers hope Hollywood beckons—the star has cleared the air once more. And while a future Netflix feature isn’t out of the question, viewers should jot one thing down in concrete: no scripted Aryna-as-actress announcement is coming in 2025