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Aryna Sabalenka Tells Fallon She Has 'Zero Control' Over Her On‑Court Grunts

She points to a mic'd exhibition with Novak Djokovic that made her realize how loud it sounded to fans.

Overview

  • Aryna Sabalenka told The Tonight Show she cannot consciously control her grunting during points and laughed about it with Jimmy Fallon.
  • She recalled an early‑2024 exhibition with Novak Djokovic where, after being wired for sound, she asked for the mic to be cut during ball striking.
  • Coverage this season cited a Wimbledon measurement peaking at 113 decibels, described in reports as the loudest recorded at the grass major.
  • Commentary continues to compare her court sounds to past loud grunters such as Maria Sharapova, placing her in a long‑running tennis debate.
  • In a separate interview, she reiterated she intends to keep representing Belarus to inspire children there, and she is slated for a Dubai 'Battle of the Sexes' exhibition against Nick Kyrgios.