Sabalenka Defends Training Focus After US Open Win

Aryna Sabalenka, the world number one tennis player, expressed irritation during a press conference after her 6-1, 6-1 victory over Russian qualifier Polina Iatcenko at the US Open. The match, which lasted 53 minutes, showcased her dominance as she aims for a third consecutive title at the tournament.

A reporter questioned her about whether she had been attending "parties and fun" prior to the event, referencing her social media posts with brands. Sabalenka responded defensively, stating, “It just because I posted, like, some activities with brands, and you think that I’ve been partying, not training?” When the reporter attempted to clarify, she told him to “move on.” She further dismissed the notion that she had not been serious in her preparation, saying, “Oh, yeah, I wasn’t serious before that.

Next question. Think before you say stuff.” Sabalenka is scheduled to face Uzbekistan’s Kamilla Rakhimova next at the US Open on Friday, seeking her seventeenth consecutive win in New York.