Sabalenka Blasts Reporter After 6-1, 6-1 U.S. Open Win
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Updated · New York Post · Sep 3
Sabalenka Blasts Reporter After 6-1, 6-1 U.S. Open Win
3 articles · Updated · New York Post · Sep 3
Summary
Aryna Sabalenka called a reporter “a joke” after her 6-1, 6-1 second-round win over Polina Iatcenko at Arthur Ashe Stadium.
The world No. 1 objected to questions she said implied she had been partying instead of training because she posted brand-event activities during fan week.
The exchange escalated as the reporter tried to clarify that the point was her many appearances, but Sabalenka cut in, told them to “think before you say stuff,” and moved on.
It was her second tense media moment since the tournament began Sunday; Sabalenka next faces Kamilla Rakhimova in the third round.