Fans took to social media to express their disappointment over Aryna Sabalenka's post-match remarks about Coco Gauff, they criticised it as a lack of sportsmanship. Sabalenka clarified her take.

Aryna Sabalenka was called "rude" by Rennae Stubbs for her comments following her French Open final defeat to Coco Gauff.

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.