“Really Tough to Control”- Aryna Sabalenka Gives Raw Justification for Racket Smash After US Open Loss

Aryna Sabalenka destroys racquet after losing US Open title, World No 1 spot

Following a grueling three-set battle against Elena Rybakina, Aryna Sabalenka unleashed her pent-up rage by destroying her racket in the locker room, capping off a Slamless 2026 season

Devastated Aryna Sabalenka smashes racket, hits ball into crowd after US Open defeat to Elena Rybakina

Elena Rybakina won her first US Open title on Saturday after beating Aryna Sabalenka 6-4, 5-7, 6-2 in the final, completing a run that also took her to the No. 1 spot in the WTA rankings.

US Open 2026 results: How Aryna Sabalenka's emotions encapsulated a season of setbacks

After losing another Grand Slam final, Aryna Sabalenka smashed her racquet in frustration at a year that has seen her lose her world number one status.

"All that aggression & disappointment" - Aryna Sabalenka clarifies controversial moment after US Open final with racket smash

Aryna Sabalenka didn't hide her frustration after falling short in Saturday's US Open final, smashing a ball into the crowd and destroying her racket immediately after Elena Rybakina closed out the wi

Aryna Sabalenka's wild US Open meltdown after defeat: Racquet smashed, cameraman vented at, choked back tears

Aryna Sabalenka beat herself up throughout the 2-hour, 21-minute ordeal, which was littered with self-inflicted mistakes.

“Really Tough to Control”- Aryna Sabalenka Gives Raw Justification for Racket Smash After US Open Loss

Aryna Sabalenka had already lost the world No. 1 ranking. Then came the US Open final, and another painful blow. As Elena Rybakina closed in on the title, Sabalenka’s frustration boiled over, producing an outburst that could have exposed her to far bigger consequences. During the post-match press conference, Sabalenka was asked about hitting a […]