Sabalenka destroys racquet, yells at the cameraman after US Open loss
After being denied the historic opportunity to complete a historic three-peat at the US Open, Aryna Sabalenka smashed her racquet on the court as Elena Rybakina celebrated her 6-4, 5-7, 6-2 victory just feet away.
Aryna Sabalenka's US Open dream of completing a historic three-peat was shattered when she lost to Elena Rybakina in a grueling match. Sabalenka's frustration boiled over as she smashed her racquet on the court and became visibly upset after the defeat. Rybakina, on the other hand, celebrated her 6-4, 5-7, 6-2 victory by acknowledging the crowd and later congratulating Sabalenka on her efforts.
The broadcast camera captured Sabalenka's emotional outburst and her subsequent exchange with a cameraperson. Despite the loss, Rybakina secured the top spot in the rankings, wresting it from Sabalenka, who had held the number one position for 99 consecutive weeks. When asked about her new ranking, Rybakina cheekily challenged Sabalenka to beat her 99-week reign atop the WTA rankings.
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