Aryna Sabalenka frustrated by reporter's question about parties
awfulannouncing.com • • sports
Key Points:
- Aryna Sabalenka, the two-time reigning U.S. Open champion, advanced safely through the first two rounds as she aims for a threepeat at the tournament.
- After her second-round match, a reporter's question about her mood and references to "parties and fun" during the tournament's lead-up sparked a sharp response from Sabalenka.
- Sabalenka objected to the implication that she had been partying, emphasizing that her promotional appearances should not be confused with partying or lack of seriousness.
- The reporter clarified the question referred to media and promotional commitments typical for a defending champion, but Sabalenka remained firm, urging the media to think before making such assumptions.
- Sabalenka wants the focus to remain on her on-court performance as the tournament progresses, though the exchange highlights the tension between media scrutiny and athlete professionalism.
