Aryna Sabalenka failed to advance at the Wuhan Open, after being defeated by Jessica Pegulain the semifinals; 6-2, 4-6, 6-7. The match was full of tension and nerves, which could be seen especially in the third set when Sabalenka lost a key point at 5-5.
The Belarusian tennis player, frustrated with her performance, threw her racket towards the bench, almost hitting the ball kid standing nearby. The racket bounced off the bench and returned to the court.
This move caused strong reactions from the public, especially on social media, with many fans reacting.
Sabalenka then spoke out via Instagram, emphasizing that she was not satisfied with her performance, but that she was grateful to the fans for their support from the first day of the tournament.
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Reactions
Well-known figures from the tennis scene, including a Sky Sports commentator, emphasized that Sabalenka could have suffered more serious consequences for her move. Many social media users criticize her behavior, noting that such outbursts are not acceptable in professional tournaments.
However, some say that her frustration is understandable, given the pressure and tension during matches, and that sometimes even professional players behave impulsively.
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Regardless of the different reactions, it is clear that Sabalenka will bear the consequences of her actions, with more details in the coming days.
The famous tennis player has been used to ups and downs throughout her career, and that's why she should focus on the future, and the tournaments that await her.
Aryna is aware that there are still many challenges ahead of her, aiming toforget aboutthis match as soon as possible.
