Aryna Sabalenka Shuts Down Coco Gauff Controversy With Bold US Open Finals Statement

It’s been nearly three months since that bitter controversy first erupted after Aryna Sabalenka let her emotions flow following the heartbreaking French Open loss against Coco Gauff. The World No.1, being extremely dejected with herself and the result in the final, couldn’t help but take a jab at her rival. “I think she won the match not because she played incredible, but because I made all those mistakes.” What followed was a constant backlash of her competing spirit. The Belarusian faced criticism for not accepting that Gauff was simply better than her on Court Philippe-Chatrier. The three-time slam winner, however, did realize her mistake eventually, and she’s made it evident once again as yet another slam final awaits her in New York.

After besting America’s Jessica Pegula in an intense US Open semifinal clash on Thursday night at Arthur Ashe Stadium, Sabalenka was asked if her emotions will go out-of-control again in the upcoming summit clash, in case she loses. This time, the World No.1 showed that she’s learned her lesson from the Roland Garros. It became very clear from her response.

Issuing her final words on the French Open controversy, Sabalenka confessed, “What happened in Paris definitely not going to happen here and not ever. I learned that lesson and I will never behave that way. It’s not me, you know. I was super emotional, I let it go and let emotions take control over me and it’s not who I am and it’s never going to happen again.”

Coco Gauff beats Sabalenka to win French Open title PARIS, FRANCE – JUNE 07: US Coco Gauff R holds the trophy after winning her women s singles final match against Belarus Aryna Sabalenka L on day 14 of The French Open tennis tournament on Court Philippe-Chatrier at the Roland-Garros Complex in Paris on June 7, 2025 Burak Akbulut / Anadolu Paris France. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other usage. PUBLICATIONxNOTxINxTURxUSAxCANxUKxJPNxITAxFRAxAUSxESPxBELxKORxRSAxHKGxNZL Copyright: x2025xAnadoluxBurakxAkbulutx

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