Overview

• Dmitry Tursunov described Sabalenka as “explosive” and prone to sudden emotional outbursts during their 2018–19 collaboration.
• He revealed he never heard her directly say “Dmitry, I am firing you” despite her abrupt Instagram announcement in August 2019.
• Tursunov recounted an outburst at the 2018 Eastbourne Open when he criticized her on-court laughter and lack of preparation for the final.
• Under his guidance, Sabalenka captured titles in New Haven, Wuhan, and the Shenzhen Open before their relationship unraveled.
• Sabalenka has withdrawn from the National Bank Open after reaching three Grand Slam finals this season to focus on defending her US Open title.