Rybakina Downplays Sabalenka’s Viral Remark After Unbeaten WTA Finals Win
Rybakina says she does not take the post-match comment to heart.
Overview
- The world No. 5 beat No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka 6-3, 7-6(0) in Riyadh to claim her first WTA Finals title.
- A post-match clip showed Sabalenka muttering a Russian idiom widely interpreted as implying Rybakina’s win was down to luck, prompting mixed reactions online.
- Speaking to TengriNews, Rybakina said she has good feelings for Sabalenka and her team and would not dwell on the remark.
- Rybakina’s unbeaten campaign earned $5,235,000 in prize money, described as the largest payout at an official tennis event.
- Both players are preparing for 2026, with reports indicating Brisbane as their likely season opener.