Roddick critiques Santoro for asking Sabalenka to dance at French Open
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 3, 2026, 2:50 AM
Last updated Jun 3, 2026
Fabrice Santoro prompted Aryna Sabalenka to dance during an on-court interview after her match against Naomi Osaka at the French Open. The Belarusian player responded to the music with some dance moves, engaging the crowd. However, Andy Roddick expressed his disapproval of Santoro's request, calling it unprofessional and a 'lose-lose situation.' Roddick stated that if Sabalenka refused, it would spark negative reactions, while performing could be seen as trivializing her achievement. Discussion surrounding the appropriateness of such requests in serious sporting contexts may continue as the tournament progresses.
- •Sabalenka won her match against Osaka at the French Open.
- •Santoro played music and asked Sabalenka to dance during the interview.
- •Roddick criticized the request, highlighting potential negative reception.
- •Debate continues over appropriateness of light-hearted moments in post-match interviews.
- 2:50 AMYahoo Sports — Andy Roddick takes issue with Fabrice Santoro asking Aryna Sabalenka to dance during French Open interview: ‘Lose-lose situation’
"This week, after world tennis No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka took care of business in a high-profile match against Naomi Osaka, former tennis player turned broadcaster Fabrice Santoro had a strange request. During his on-court interview with Sabalenka after the match, Santoro referenced the Belarusian star’s viral dances in the warmup zone. Santoro then queued music…
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