Following her defeat to Iga Swiatek in the Rome final, Aryna Sabalenka expressed her determination to perform better in future matches. Sabalenka began her post-match speech by acknowledging Swiatek’s impressive performance over the past few weeks.
“This time I’m not gonna forget, I’m gonna start with Iga. Congrats on an incredible couple weeks,” Sabalenka said, showing sportsmanship and respect for her opponent’s success. She then looked ahead to the upcoming French Open, playfully vowing to improve her performance. “I hope we’re gonna make it to the final of Roland Garros and I’m gonna get you there. Just kidding. At least I’ll try to do better than today,” she added.
Sabalenka’s comments reflect her competitive spirit and her commitment to continuous improvement as she sets her sights on future tournaments. The Rome final showcased the high level of competition in women’s tennis, and Sabalenka’s resolve to challenge Swiatek again highlights the growing rivalry between the two players. Her lighthearted yet determined remarks underscore her focus on achieving better results and her anticipation of future encounters with Swiatek.
Aryna Sabalenka after losing to Iga Swiatek in Rome final:
“This time I’m not gonna forget, I’m gonna start with Iga. Congrats on an incredible couple weeks. I hope we’re gonna make it to the final of Roland Garros and I’m gonna get you there. Just kidding. At least I’ll try to… pic.twitter.com/HpHIMNq4ew
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Aryna Sabalenka in 2024
LLWWWWWWWL Currently the world no.2, Aryna played her last encounter on the 18th of May when she was defeated by world no.1 Iga Swiatek 6-2 6-3 in the final in Rome (draw).
At present, during this year Sabalenka has achieved a composed 25-7 win-loss record. The Belarussian conquered 1 title at the Australian Open. Aryna was the finalist in Brisbane, Madrid and Rome.
