World No. 1 Sabalenka bemoaned the conditions and her own “terrible” play after losing the French Open final to Coco Gauff.

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.

As Roland-Garros officials prepared the court for the trophy ceremony, Aryna Sabalenka sat with her gaze lost in the distance before she took a towel and covered her face. And when it finally came time to speak, Sabalenka was silent for a long moment, as if on the verge of tears.