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Aryna Sabalenka’s Raw Reactions After US Open Final Loss Go Viral

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Last updated: Sun 13 Sep 2026 04:03
Elena Rybakina stunned Aryna Sabalenka in the US Open final, ending Sabalenka's bid for a third consecutive title with a thrilling 6-4, 5-7, 6-2 victory. The dramatic match was followed by Sabalenka's raw and highly emotional reactions, including smashing her racket and asking a cameraman to give her space. Sabalenka delivered a heartfelt on-court speech, both emotional and light-hearted, showing sportsmanship despite the loss. The episode highlights the intense pressure and emotions at the highest level of tennis.
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  • Rybakina defeats Sabalenka in three-set US Open final
  • Sabalenka’s emotional reactions, including smashing her racket, go viral
  • Sabalenka gives a touching and humorous post-match speech
Aryna Sabalenka
Aryna Sabalenka during the trophy ceremony after losing to Elena Rybakina in the women's singles final on Day 14 of the US Open (credit: Getty)

Elena Rybakina stunned Aryna Sabalenka in a dramatic three-set battle to win her first US Open title, beating the two-time defending champion 6-4, 5-7, 6-2 in New York. 

While Rybakina’s breakthrough triumph understandably dominated the headlines, it was some of Sabalenka’s raw post-match reactions that caught the attention of tennis fans on social media. The Belarusian was visibly devastated after seeing her bid for a historic three-peat slip away, with several emotional moments quickly going viral on X. 

From smashing her racket in frustration to telling a cameraman to leave her alone in the immediate aftermath, Sabalenka gave an unfiltered glimpse of just how much the defeat had affected her before later delivering an emotional and unexpectedly funny on-court speech.

Sabalenka’s racket-smashing moment goes viral

Aryna Sabalenka struggled to contain her emotions after losing the US Open final to Elena Rybakina, with the two-time defending champion seen destroying her racket in frustration.


Sabalenka waves away cameraman after painful defeat

Still visibly frustrated after the loss, Sabalenka was approached by a cameraman while sitting in her courtside box. The Belarusian appeared to tell them to move away and stop focusing on her as she tried to process the defeat.


Sabalenka delivers emotional and funny speech after defeat

Sabalenka struggled to hold back her emotions during her on-court speech, admitting that giving a speech was the last thing she wanted to do after the painful defeat. 

But she still managed to congratulate Rybakina before ending on a light-hearted note, joking that she hoped to win some titles herself before the season is over.


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Tennis Writer • 10+ Years as a Tennis Analyst & Betting Strategist

Tomasz Wilk is a tennis analyst and betting strategist with a sharp eye for momentum shifts, underdog value and live markets. His work focuses on delivering actionable insights, match previews, and betting tips across ATP and WTA tours. Combining data and intuition, he aims to help readers stay ahead of the curve in a fast-moving betting landscape.

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