{
  "id": 7192500,
  "title": "Belarus' Sabalenka smashes racket and swears at cameraman after losing U.S. Open final",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/belarus-sabalenka-smashes-racket-and-swears-at-cameraman-after-losing",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-13T22:50:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Voice of Ukraine",
    "slug": "new-voice-of-ukraine",
    "url": "https://english.nv.ua/nation/rybakina-defeats-sabalenka-in-2026-u-s-open-final-belarusian-player-breaks-her-racket-50640998.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Belarusian tennis star Aryna Sabalenka suffered a shocking loss in the 2026 U.S. Open final, falling to Kazakhstan’s Elena Rybakina in three sets. In the heat of defeat, Sabalenka displayed an uncharacteristic outburst, smashing her racket and cursing at a nearby cameraman for \"f**k off.\" Critics have blasted Sabalenka's behavior, suggesting she lacks the grace and class expected in a sport known for its elegance. Tennis enthusiasts have called for a lesson in sportsmanship from the world's top-ranked player, urging her to celebrate Rybakina's historic first major title.",
  "summary": "World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka lost the 2026 U.S. Open final to Kazakhstan’s Elena Rybakina, 4-6, 7-5, 6-2, then reacted angrily on court after the match.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Free Press Journal",
        "title": "Aryna Sabalenka Smashes Racket After US Open Final Loss To Elena Rybakina; Video Goes Viral",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/aryna-sabalenka-smashes-racket-after-us-open-final-loss-to-elena",
        "published": "2026-09-13T01:36:18.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}