Sabalenka sorry for outburst in Svitolina defeat
Widely shared footage showed Aryna Sabalenka swearing in an outburst some interpreted as targeting Elina Svitolina or Ukrainians, a claim she denied.
Former world number one Aryna Sabalenka has apologized for an on-court outburst during her defeat against Ukrainian player Elina Svitolina at the WTA Finals in Indian Wells. A video of the incident sparked controversy as it appeared Sabalenka was swearing at Svitolina or Ukrainians in general. However, Sabalenka clarified her actions in a social media post, stating that her frustration was directed at a small group of spectators who were aggressively cheering her mistakes.
She expressed regret for her emotional reaction and apologized to anyone who was offended. Sabalenka wished Svitolina good luck for the rest of the tournament. It is worth noting that Svitolina has not shaken hands with players from Russia and its regional ally Belarus since Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022.
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