World No.1 Sabalenka Apologises to Gauff for French Open Final Remarks

Aryna Sabalenka, the world number one tennis player, has publicly apologized to Coco Gauff for her 'completely unprofessional' remarks following her loss to Gauff in the French Open final. Sabalenka initially attributed Gauff's victory more to her own errors, citing her 70 unforced errors compared to Gauff’s 30, which sparked widespread criticism. Reflecting on her comments, Sabalenka admitted she let her emotions get the better of her and expressed regret for her statements, emphasizing she is still learning and recognized the need to treat opponents with respect regardless of the outcome. She has reached out to Gauff personally to apologize and affirm her respect for Gauff's achievement, acknowledging Gauff deserved the tournament win. Both players are currently competing in the Berlin Open, where a potential rematch could occur in the final. Sabalenka’s apology highlights her growth and understanding following the emotional post-match reaction and the loss in multiple significant finals against Gauff.