Aryna Sabalenka, the world number one, faced a tough defeat in the Australian Open final against Madison Keys. Despite her best efforts, Sabalenka lost the match 6-3, 2-6, 7-5. The loss was particularly hard for Sabalenka, who was aiming for a third consecutive Australian Open title.
In her post-match speech, Sabalenka expressed her frustration and disappointment. She congratulated Keys on her victory and acknowledged the American’s exceptional performance. However, she also voiced her dissatisfaction with the way finalists are often overlooked in favor of the winners.
Sabalenka emphasized that the efforts of the finalists are often overshadowed and not given the recognition they deserve. She highlighted the hard work and dedication that goes into reaching the final and expressed her hope that more attention would be given to the achievements of the runners-up in the future.
Sabalenka’s comments resonated with many fans and fellow players, sparking a conversation about the recognition of finalists in tennis tournaments. Despite the loss, Sabalenka vowed to come back stronger and continue striving for excellence in her future matches.
Aryna Sabalenka says she’s not satisfied with reaching the Australian Open final & leaving without the trophy:
“It’s trophy or nothing. Nobody remembers the finalist. Nobody puts next to the winner, the finalists name.” 😂
— The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) January 25, 2025
Aryna Sabalenka in 2025
WWWWWWLWWW Ranked no.1, Sabalenka played her last match on the 25th of January when she capitulated to world no.14 Madison Keys 6-3 2-6 7-5 in the final of the Australian Open (draw).
Until now, during this year the Belarussian has managed to achieve a compiled 11-1 record. The Belarussian conquered 1 title in Brisbane. Aryna was the runner-up at the Australian Open.
