Overview

• In a Eurosport Germany interview, Sabalenka called her post-match comments “completely unprofessional” and said she regrets attributing her loss to Gauff’s performance.
• The world No. 1 hit 70 unforced errors compared with Gauff’s 30 in the French Open final and credited her rival for handling conditions more effectively.
• Sabalenka wrote a private message to Gauff to apologize personally and affirm that she “absolutely deserved” the Roland Garros title.
• She has embarked on grass-court training in Berlin as the top seed at the Berlin Open, where a rematch with Gauff is possible.
• Tennis experts such as Andy Roddick have named Sabalenka a leading favorite for Wimbledon, highlighting the rivalry’s potential to define the tournament’s marquee match.