Aryna Sabalenka faces backlash over social media video ahead of US Open
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 9:19 PM
Last updated Aug 28, 2026
World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka is under fire from fans following a recent social media video she posted. The video, featuring a dialogue from 'Sex and the City', received negative comments, with some fans questioning her commitment to tennis. Sabalenka, aiming for a third consecutive US Open title, has faced criticism for a lack of strong performances recently, failing to reach a semi-final since March. She will open her title defense on August 30 against Camila Osorio.
- •Sabalenka posts a controversial video ahead of the US Open.
- •Fans criticize her for being 'not a serious player'.
- •She aims to defend her title starting August 30.
- •Sabalenka has not reached a semi-final since March.
- 9:19 PMYahoo Sports — ‘Not a serious player’ – Aryna Sabalenka’s latest video sparks backlash as fans make their feelings clear
"Tennis fans did not like World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka’s latest video that she posted on social media, with several immediately trolling her for being too ‘unserious’.
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