Aryna Sabalenka’s reaction to hearing Jude Law was watching her match in Brisbane: “Wow. Thanks you for not telling me that.” 😂
(VIDEO) Aryna Sabalenka's hilarious reaction to finding out Jude Law was in Brisbane International crowd for Kasatkina win
WTAFriday, 05 January 2024 at 21:30
Aryna Sabalenka defeated Daria Kasatkina in the quarterfinals of the WTA 500 Brisbane International with a score of 6-1, 6-4, continuing her excellent form in her first tournament of the season. The Belarusian will face her compatriot and former world No. 1, Victoria Azarenka, in the semifinals.
The champion of the 2023 Australian Open did not hide her joy after the match and was surprised during the on-court interview to learn that the British actor, nominated for several Golden Globe and Academy Awards, Jude Law, attended to watch Sabalenka's match. The current world No. 2 had a playful response: "Wow. Thanks for not telling me that," she said.
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