Overview

• In a Eurosport interview, Sabalenka called her remarks about Coco Gauff “absolutely unprofessional” and expressed deep regret.
• She acknowledged that emotions led her to downplay Gauff’s performance after losing the French Open final 7:6 (7:5), 2:6, 4:6.
• Sabalenka reached out privately to Gauff to acknowledge her deserved victory and offer her respect.
• Both world No. 1 Sabalenka and Gauff are entered in the Berlin Tennis Open starting June 30 as preparation for Wimbledon.
• Their potential rematch in Berlin is drawing attention to sportsmanship and the aftermath of Sabalenka’s apology.