Source : INDIA TODAY NEWS
World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka was visibly heartbroken after her defeat to Coco Gauff in the French Open 2025 women’s singles final. The Belarusian star broke down in tears as she described her performance as “terrible,” admitting she was gutted by the way things unfolded on Court Philippe-Chatrier. Despite the difficult playing conditions, Sabalenka took full responsibility for the loss and also congratulated Gauff on her second Grand Slam triumph.
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While Gauff celebrated an emotional high, lifting her maiden Roland Garros title and second overall Slam, Sabalenka was left to reflect on what went wrong. After edging a tense first set in a 7-6 tiebreak, the match quickly shifted in Gauff’s favor. The American stormed back to take the next two sets 6-2, 6-4 with commanding play.
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Speaking on court after the final, holding the runner-up trophy and fighting back tears, Sabalenka apologized to her coaching team, expressing deep disappointment over her performance.
“Honestly guys, this one hurts so much. Especially after such a tough two weeks—playing great tennis, and then in these terrible conditions, to show such terrible tennis in the final, it really hurts. But it’s OK,” Sabalenka said.
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“Anyway, Coco, congrats. In these tough conditions, you were the better player than me. Well done on a great two weeks. Congrats on the second Slam. You’re a fighter, a hard worker. Congrats to you and your team,” she added.
In the match’s decisive moments, Gauff showed steely composure. After a strong second set, she continued to dominate rallies in the third. Sabalenka managed to level things at 3-3, but Gauff broke back and closed out the match 6-4, collapsing to the clay in an emotional celebration as Sabalenka’s final shot sailed long.
SOURCE :- TIMES OF INDIA
