Aryna Sabalenka scrutinized for 2025 Roland Garros final comments
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 17, 2026, 4:30 PM
Last updated Sep 17, 2026
After her defeat in the 2025 Roland Garros final, Aryna Sabalenka expressed disappointment in her performance against Coco Gauff. Sabalenka noted it was her worst tennis in months, acknowledging the difficult conditions but failing to credit Gauff adequately. Chris Evert criticized Sabalenka's remarks, stating players must adapt to conditions. Sabalenka later apologized for her comments, with both players reportedly back on good terms by Wimbledon.
- •Sabalenka lost to Coco Gauff in the 2025 Roland Garros final.
- •She described her performance as the worst in months.
- •Chris Evert criticized Sabalenka's failure to adapt to playing conditions.
- •Sabalenka apologized for her comments after the match.
- •Both players appeared to reconcile by Wimbledon.
- 4:30 PMYahoo Sports — What Aryna Sabalenka said after losing controversial 2025 Roland Garros final that had Chris Evert stunned
"Aryna Sabalenka is a great ambassador for our sport and a supreme champion. However, this year, she has struggled to maintain her usual dominance over...
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