Aryna Sabalenka beats herself up as she is denied a US Open three-peat
New York (AP) — Aryna Sabalenka, the two-time defending U.S. Open champion, was denied a third consecutive Grand Slam title as she was defeated by Elena Rybakina 6-4, 5-7, 6-2 in the final on Saturday. The 28-year-old Belarusian player could not complete her pursuit of a three-peat, turning her emotions inward during a grueling two-hour, 21-minute match characterized by self-inflicted errors.
Sabalenka expressed her frustrations, saying she wanted to let her aggression and disappointment out on the court. After the trophy ceremony, the defeated champion showed respect for her opponent but also acknowledged her own shortcomings, vowing to improve next year. Despite her disappointment, Sabalenka received support from the crowd, feeling the love after three years of losing to Coco Gauff in the 2023 final.
She acknowledged her performance as less than her best, emphasizing her determination to keep working hard and improving her tennis moving forward.
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