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Sabalenka Apologizes to Gauff for ‘Unprofessional’ French Open Comments

Sabalenka wrote to Gauff to express regret over her remarks ahead of her grass-court campaign in Berlin.

Tennis - French Open - Roland Garros, Paris, France - June 7, 2025 Coco Gauff of the U.S. embraces Belarus' Aryna Sabalenka after winning the women's singles final REUTERS/Gonzalo Fuentes/File Photo
Tennis - French Open - Roland Garros, Paris, France - June 7, 2025 Tournament winner Coco Gauff of the U.S. and runner up Belarus' Aryna Sabalenka during the trophy presentation after their women's singles final match REUTERS/Lisi Niesner/File Photo
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Aryna Sabalenka French Open 2025 Final | Image: AP

Overview

  • Sabalenka sent a personal letter to Coco Gauff apologizing for suggesting Gauff’s win was purely down to her own mistakes.
  • She conceded her post-match press-conference comments were “unprofessional” after committing 70 unforced errors in the 6-7(5), 2-6, 4-6 loss.
  • Coco Gauff overturned a first-set deficit to claim her second Grand Slam title at Roland-Garros.
  • Commentators were split, with Andy Roddick and Rennae Stubbs criticizing Sabalenka’s reaction while Daria Saville defended her emotional state.
  • Sabalenka has shifted focus to the grass-court season, beginning with the Berlin Open ahead of Wimbledon.