Sabalenka apologizes to Gauff for post-match comments after French Open
FRANCE, JUN 17 – Aryna Sabalenka apologized for calling her 70 unforced errors the main reason for her French Open loss to Coco Gauff, acknowledging the American's deserved victory and expressing regret.
- 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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Sabalenka issues groveling apology to Gauff over 'unprofessional' remarks
ARYNA Sabalenka has issued an apology to Coco Gauff for her remarks after the French Open final. An emotional Sabalenka, 27, was beaten by the 21-year-old American in Paris. GettyAryna Sabalenka made some controversial remarks after the French Open final[/caption] GettyShe has apologized to Coco Gauff and reached out to the American[/caption] And Belarus-born star Sabalenka made some controversial comments after the 6-7, 6-2, 6-4 win for Gauff. …
Tennis player Arina Sabalenka wrote to Coco Gauff to apologize for unprofessional comments she made to the American after her loss in the French Open final.
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...
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