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Aryna Sabalenka had a hard time processing the WTA Finals final loss as the four-time Grand Slam champion fought back tears during her runner-up speech.
On Saturday, Sabalenka appeared in her second title match at the WTA Finals. And for the second time, the world No. 1 ended on the losing side after Elena Rybakina handed her a 6-3 7-6 (0) loss. Previously, the Belarusian was also beaten by Caroline Garcia in the 2022 final at the prestigious season-ending tournament.
"You literally smashed me out of the court so... Very well done. Happy to see you playing your best tennis and a nice comeback at the end of the season. Now it's time to enjoy our offseason. Enjoy this beautiful trophy! Thank you everyone who brought this tournament here. I'm happy to be part of the process of growing tennis in this beautiful country. Thank you so much," the world No. 1 said.
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Sabalenka gets emotional: Guess I'm getting older and really sensitive...
"Thank you everyone who helped me this week. I really enjoy my team here. Of course, last but not least. Maybe not the result we all wanted today but so many things we..." the world No. 1 said before becoming emotional. After composing herself, the 27-year-old smiled and added: "I guess I'm getting old. I'm getting really sensitive! So many things to be proud of. Thank you guys."
There was a separate moment where Sabalenka was also caught becoming emotional.
For the Belarusian, it was yet another painful loss in 2025 - she also lost back-to-back Grand Slam finals at the Australian Open and the French Open before winning the US Open.
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Still, it was a positive season for Sabalenka, who managed to win at least one Grand Slam title in 2025 and ensure entering the next season as the world No. 1.
