{
  "id": 5259268,
  "title": "US Open: Aryna Sabalenka hits back over accusations of partying: 'You guys are a joke'",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/03/us-open-aryna-sabalenka-hits-back-over-accusations-of-partying-you-5259268",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-03T05:38:11.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National Business",
    "slug": "the-national-business",
    "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/tennis/2026/09/03/us-open-aryna-sabalenka-hits-back-over-accusations-of-partying-you-guys-are-a-joke/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "US Open double champion Aryna Sabalenka dismissed questions about her partying and fun activities surrounding the tournament after her easy 6-1, 6-1 win over Polina Iatcenko. The world number one accused journalists of being a \"joke\" for suggesting her off-court appearances had impacted her preparation. Sabalenka, who has won four Grand Slam titles, maintained she was working hard but acknowledged the unattainable nature of perfection on court. She aims to continue her winning streak and avoid a year without a major, after last winning in Miami. Meanwhile, Jessica Pegula advanced to her quarterfinal with a swift 6-3, 6-1 win over Sofia Kenin, while Linda Noskova secured her second consecutive Grand Slam title with a 6-4, 6-2 victory over Lanlana Tararudee.",
  "summary": "Double defending champion Aryna Sabalenka bristled at a reporter's suggestion the events and appearances surrounding the US Open had included “parties and fun” after she cruised past Polina Iatcenko 6-1, 6-1 on Wednesday. The Belarusian, who had faced a similar line of questioning after her first round win , fired back that her off-court appearances had not come at the expense of her preparations…",
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      {
        "outlet": "The National UAE",
        "title": "US Open: Aryna Sabalenka hits back over accusations of partying: 'You guys are a joke'",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/03/us-open-aryna-sabalenka-hits-back-over-accusations-of-partying-you",
        "published": "2026-09-03T05:38:11.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Business Recorder",
        "title": "Alcaraz and Sabalenka shine as US Open catches up after rain delays",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/03/alcaraz-and-sabalenka-shine-as-us-open-catches-up-after-rain-delays",
        "published": "2026-09-03T05:53:15.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}