"No Hard Feelings: Aryna Sabalenka Explains She Wasn't 'Angry' with Her Team, Reflects on Her Contrasting On-Court and Off-Court Personalities"
WTAMonday, 18 September 2023 at 03:15
World number one Aryna Sabalenka has revealed that she is not
angry with her coaching staff in the US Open semifinal.
The 25-year-old defeated America’s Madison Keys in the
last-four contest of the fourth and final Grand Slam of the year with a score
of 0-6, 7-6, 7-6.
During that match, Sabalenka was seen shouting at her
coaching staff and a fan, during an interaction on social media, asked why was
she mad at her team.
In response to that, Sabalenka stated that she was not mad
at all and that she was just taking out her frustration.
"I wasn’t [angry at my team],” she wrote. “We spoke
before and we agreed that if I need to let it out I can do it, nothing personal.”
Victory in that contest was short-lived for Sabalenka who
ended up suffering a heartbreaking defeat in the final to another American — Coco
Gauff — with a score of 2-6, 6-3, 6-2.
Despite that result, Sabalenka managed to register her place
at the top in the WTA rankings, largely because of her consistent performances
throughout the year.
The Minsk-born played
in the semifinal or beyond in each of the Grand Slams in 2023. She also won the
Australian Open by beating Elena Rybakina in the final with a score of 4–6,
6–3, 6–4.
Azeem Siddiqui is a seasoned sports journalist and data analyst with a strong background in both digital media and live sports production.
He began his journalism career working with partners of The New York Times and has since contributed to several leading international sports publications, including Fox Sports Asia, Calciomercato, and GiveMeSport. Since 2023, Azeem has been part of the TennisUpToDate team, where he has played a key role in sustaining the platform’s growth and ensuring tennis fans receive timely and reliable coverage of the sport’s biggest stories.
In addition to his editorial work, Azeem has extensive experience as a data analyst in live sports broadcasting—particularly in cricket—where he combines analytical precision with creative storytelling. He has collaborated with multiple production companies and cricket boards worldwide, delivering real-time insights and data-driven narratives during live match coverage.
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