Aryna Sabalenka Facing Backlash for Coco Gauff Message After French Open Loss originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Women's tennis World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka caught the ire of several fans after sharing her take on her loss to Coco Gauff at the French Open final.

Aryna Sabalenka was the favorite in the French Open, but she could not hold off upset-minded Coco Gauff in Paris

Sabalenka did not mince words in her post-match interview on Court Philippe-Chatrier. “Honestly, guys,” Sabalenka said while fighting back tears. “This all hurts so much.” Sabalenka had only dropped one set in the French Open leading up to Saturday’s defeat. She will keep her spot atop the WTA rankings, with Gauff sitting as World No. 2.