'What A Disgrace': Fans Slam Aryna Sabalenka After Comments On Elena Rybakina's World No. 1 Ranking Goes Viral Post US Open

Tennis fans have expressed disapproval after Aryna Sabalenka's comments regarding Elena Rybakina's ascension to the world No. 1 ranking following her loss in the US Open final. Sabalenka, who had been the top-ranked player for 99 weeks, was defeated by Rybakina in a hard-fought match at Arthur Ashe Stadium, which ended her streak.

Sabalenka, who had entered the final with the goal of maintaining her No. 1 ranking and securing a third consecutive US Open title, faced criticism for her remarks after the loss. She quipped, "Let's see if Elena can beat me (99 consecutive week stay) in that. If she continues playing like that, I'm in trouble." This comment drew negative reactions from some fans on social media, who felt her comments were unnecessary and that she lacked appreciation for Rybakina's achievement.

Sabalenka's loss also ended her 20-match winning streak at Flushing Meadows and prevented her from joining Serena Williams and Chris Evert as the only women to have won three consecutive US Open singles titles in the Open Era. Despite the backlash, the rivalry between the two players is expected to continue as a major storyline in women's tennis.