Tennis Fans Call Out Aryna Sabalenka For Hypocritical Behavior
Aryna Sabalenka's hopes of winning her first Wimbledon title were crushed on Thursday by Amanda Anisimova.
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Anisimova defeated Sabalenka in a three-set thriller, 6-4, 4-6, 6-4. It was a really impressive performance for the American, especially considering where she was just a year ago. She took a break from the sport due to mental health concerns. Fast forward to the present day, and she's playing the best tennis of her career.
"To be honest, if you told me I would be in the final at Wimbledon, I would not believe you," Anisimova said following her win over Sabalenka. "At least not this soon, because I mean, it's been a year turnaround since coming back and to be in this spot, I mean, it's not easy. And so many people dream of competing on this incredible court. It's been such a privilege to compete here, and to be in the final is just indescribable."
While Anisimova expressed gratitude for her win, Sabalenka made it clear she wasn't thrilled about the loss. During her media availability on Thursday night, the three-time Grand Slam champion called out Anisimova for celebrating early during a point in the second set.
Sabalenka asked the chair umpire to penalize Anisimova for hindrance.
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"I was just trying to chase the ball. She was already celebrating it. I was like 'I mean, that's a bit too early.' She kind of pissed me off like saying 'That's what she does all the time.' But I was grateful and thankful that she said that because I was like, it actually helped me to keep fighting. I was like ok, now I'm gonna show you the tennis," Sabalenka told reporters.
"I came back because I got really angry in that moment. Probably in the 3rd set I should've remembered and probably it would've helped. But it is what it is."
Jul 8, 2025; Wimbledon, United Kingdom; Aryna Sabalenka at her post match interview after winning her match against Laura Siegemund of Germany on day nine at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club.Susan Mullane-Imagn Images.
Not only did fans hate these post-match remarks from Sabalenka, they found them to be hypocritical.
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For as great as Sabalenka is, she expressed herself on the court more than any other player. She probably shouldn't be judging others for doing the same.
"I hope this is satire. Sabalenka rapidly becoming one of the more unlikeable players on tour because she'll do anything but credit her opponent," one fan said.
"She's clearly not aware of how much obnoxious she is all over her matches," a second fan replied.
"This woman just cannot lose gracefully," a third fan wrote on X.
"Aryna complaining about hindrance is crazy," another fan said.
This is the second Grand Slam tournament in a row that Sabalenka has been accused of being a sore loser. Following her loss to Coco Gauff in the French Open final, she made a pretty ridiculous comment that grabbed everyone's attention.
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"If Iga had beaten me the other day, I think she'd come out today and get the win," Sabalenka said.
Hopefully, Sabalenka can learn from her mistakes at Wimbledon. If not, fans will continue to get on her case.
Related: Aryna Sabalenka's Millionaire Boyfriend Goes Viral At Wimbledon
Tennis Fans Call Out Aryna Sabalenka For Hypocritical Behavior first appeared on The Spun on Jul 11, 2025
This story was originally reported by The Spun on Jul 11, 2025, where it first appeared.
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