Aryna Sabalenka’s quest for a clay court title in Rome ended in disappointment as she lost to Iga Swiatek with a final score of 6-2, 6-3. Despite the emotional showdown, the Belarusian WTA star appeared to accept the outcome gracefully. In her post-match speech, she reflected on her performance and expressed gratitude to her rumored boyfriend and her team.
Sabalenka’s defeat against her Polish rival marked the second consecutive event with a similar outcome. While visibly frustrated during the match, she managed to regain her composure and returned to her characteristic humor. On stage, she made a special mention of her rumored boyfriend, Georgios Frangulis. “Just like I promised, thank you Georgios for your support,” she said, acknowledging his presence in her life.
Turning towards her team, Sabalenka humorously blamed them for the defeat. “Of course, last but not least, I wanna thank my team for helping me lose another final,” she quipped. However, she quickly clarified her deep appreciation for their support, adding, “I mean, they all know everything! I’m really a happy person to have you by my side.”
Aryna Sabalenka to her team after losing to Iga Swiatek in Rome final:
“Of course last but not least I wanna thank my team for helping me lose another final” 😂
This woman is pure comedy. pic.twitter.com/ro2I6UqDUv
— The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) May 18, 2024
Although she faced defeat against Iga Swiatek, Sabalenka cherished her runner-up position and looked forward to future opportunities. As she continues her journey, the Australian Open champion remains hopeful for success in the upcoming clay-court major, demonstrating resilience and optimism.
Aryna Sabalenka in 2024
LLWWWWWWWL Currently ranked no.2, Sabalenka played her last match on the 18th of May when she lost to world no.1 Iga Swiatek 6-2 6-3 in the final in Rome (draw).
This season Aryna has achieved a compiled 25-7 match record. Aryna clinched 1 title at the Australian Open. Aryna was the finalist in Brisbane, Madrid and Rome.
