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Sabalenka's coach addresses her 'quit tennis' comment after French Open loss

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 20, 2026, 2:15 AM

Last updated Jun 20, 2026

Sabalenka's coach addresses her 'quit tennis' comment after French Open loss

Summary

After Aryna Sabalenka's emotional quarterfinal defeat at the 2026 French Open, where she lost to Diana Shnaider, she expressed a desire to quit tennis. Performance coach Jason Stacy detailed Sabalenka's mindset, acknowledging she should have taken more time before speaking to the media. Following her heartbreak, Sabalenka is now focused on the grass-court season, advancing to the semifinals of the Berlin Tennis Open with a comeback win over Nikola Bartůňková. She is set to face Jessica Pegula for a spot in the final.

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By the Numbers

•Sabalenka lost to Shnaider with a score of 3-6, 7-5, 6-0 at the French Open.
•She expressed feelings of wanting to quit tennis in a post-match interview.
•Coach Jason Stacy noted Sabalenka's raw emotional reactions after her loss.
•Sabalenka has advanced to the Berlin Tennis Open semifinals.
•She will play Jessica Pegula next for a chance to reach the final.

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2:15 AMYahoo Sports — ‘You’re Just Humiliated’ – Aryna Sabalenka’s Coach Defends Her ‘Quit Tennis’ Remark After Paris Blow

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Aryna Sabalenka was visibly heartbroken after her quarterfinal loss at the 2026 French Open, making the emotional admission that she wanted to quit tennis. Sabalenka’s performance coach, Jason Stacy, has shared insight into the world No.
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