For the Vogue US May 2026 digital cover, star photographer Steven Klein shot the legendary tennis player Aryna Sabalenka.
Born in Minsk, Belarusian Aryna Sjarhejeuna Sabalenka has won six Grand Slam titles, four of them in singles. She first reached the world number one ranking in singles on September 11, 2023, and has been the world's best female tennis player continuously since October 21, 2024 (as of June 2026).
In the Vogue interview, conducted by journalist Rob Haskell, the world's number one tennis player, Aryna Sabalenka, speaks candidly about her emotional rollercoaster, family tragedies, and the extreme pressure of professional sports.
The shoot took place on the balcony of one of the luxury suites at the Faena Hotel in Miami Beach, Florida (USA). The sandy beach and Atlantic Ocean of Miami served as the direct backdrop for the entire fashion editorial.
Celebrity photographer Steven Klein originally studied painting at the renowned Rhode Island School of Design before switching to photography in Paris and New York in the 1980s and 1990s. He has photographed world-famous editorials and campaigns with stars such as Madonna (a collaboration spanning decades), Lady Gaga (directing the music video "Alejandro"), Brad Pitt, and Angelina Jolie.
Steven Klein is from now on represented by LGA MGMT, Paris - London - NYC.
