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Aryna Sabalenka Reflects on French Open Loss to Gauff

6/9/2025

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Aryna Sabalenka faced criticism after her loss to Coco Gauff in the French Open final due to her initial comments. In a heartfelt Instagram post, she recognized Gauff's outstanding performance and her own missteps, admitting to over 70 unforced errors. Sabalenka expressed admiration for Gauff and highlighted her commitment to learning and growing from the experience.

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Aryna Sabalenka faced criticism after her loss to Coco Gauff in the French Open final due to her initial comments. In a heartfelt Instagram post, she recognized Gauff's outstanding performance and her own missteps, admitting to over 70 unforced errors. Sabalenka expressed admiration for Gauff and highlighted her commitment to learning and growing from the experience.