US EditionSabalenka apologizes to Gauff for post-match comments after French Open
- Aryna Sabalenka lost to Coco Gauff 6-7, 6-2, 6-4 in the 2025 French Open final at Roland-Garros in June 2025.
- Sabalenka initially made unfavorable comments blaming her own errors for the loss and downplayed Gauff's performance, fueling backlash.
- She acknowledged that her emotions influenced her behavior, described her actions as entirely unprofessional, and has since reached out to Gauff to express her regret and convey her respect.
- Sabalenka admitted her previous remarks were highly unprofessional and expressed regret, mentioning that she became very emotional while stressing the importance of respecting her opponents.
- This experience taught Sabalenka the importance of handling emotions and respecting rivals, as she prepares for upcoming events like the Berlin Open.
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Rival Apologizes to Coco Gauff for 'Unprofessional' Comments
Aryna Sabalenka says she has written to Coco Gauff to apologize for the "unprofessional" comments she made following her loss to her American rival in the final of the French Open, the AP reports. Speaking to Eurosport Germany, the top-ranked Sabalenka said her remarks after her 6-7 (5), 6-2, 6-4...
Sabalenka serves up apology to Gauff after French Open final comments
World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka said she has apologized to Coco Gauff after dismissing the American’s maiden French Open triumph, adding that she regrets the comments she made about the 21-year-old after the final. Sabalenka had been poised for victory after claiming the opening set in a tiebreak, only to watch Gauff orchestrate a stunning 6-7 (5) 6-2 6-4 comeback to claim her second Grand Slam title. Sabalenka made 70 unforced errors in the final a…
Number one in the world recognized that his statements after Roland Garros were unfortunate
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