After losing the French Open final to Coco Gauff, Aryna Sabalenka expressed regret for her unprofessional remarks about Gauff's victory. In her post-match interview, she had attributed her defeat largely to her own mistakes rather than Gauff's performance. Subsequently, Sabalenka contacted Gauff to apologize, affirming that Gauff deserved her win and highlighting her emotional turmoil post-match. Sabalenka also reflected on the incident as a learning moment for herself, recognizing her need to maintain composure in challenging situations.
In her post-match media address, Sabalenka suggested Gauff's win was more due to her own errors, stating that Gauff won not because she played incredible, but because I made all of those mistakes.
Sabalenka expressed regret for her comments, saying, 'That was just completely unprofessional of me. I let my emotions get the better of me. I absolutely regret what I said back then.'
She acknowledged her mistakes, saying, 'I think we all have those days when we lose control,' and emphasized her respect for Gauff after sending an apology.
Reflecting on her loss, Sabalenka stated, 'It took me a while to go back and think about it, to approach it with open eyes, and to understand.'
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