Aryna Sabalenka reacts to her Wimbledon exit after losing to Naomi Osaka in the fourth round. Across multiple reports, Sabalenka—then the world No. 1—describes being disappointed and says she plans to mark the defeat by drinking and trying to “forget” about tennis. The coverage notes that Osaka beat Sabalenka in straight sets, 6-2, 7-6 (2), which represents Sabalenka’s earliest Grand Slam defeat for four years. Reports also describe Sabalenka speaking to the media soon after the match and being asked about her response to the loss, including how she wanted to move on and focus on tennis rather than other topics. While outlets differ in wording and emphasis, they consistently attribute the same general sentiment to Sabalenka: she is frustrated by the defeat and intends to take time to get over it before returning her attention to tennis.
Sabalenka says she plans to drink after Wimbledon loss to Osaka
Aryna Sabalenka reacts to her Wimbledon exit after losing to Naomi Osaka in the fourth round. Across multiple reports, Sabalenka—then the world No. 1—describes being disappointed and says she plans to...
- Naomi Osaka defeats Aryna Sabalenka at Wimbledon in the round of 16/fourth round.
- The match score is 6-2, 7-6 (2) for Osaka.
- Sabalenka had been ranked world No. 1 at the time of the loss.
- Multiple outlets report Sabalenka says she plans to drink to help her move on.
- Reports agree Sabalenka frames the loss as a disappointment and says she wants to focus on tennis afterward.
Naomi Osaka downs top seed Aryna Sabalenka in straight sets in a fourth round meeting of grand slam champions at Wimbledon.
1 hour agoTAMARA PRENN AT WIMBLEDON: The World No 1 was quick into press after losing her round-of-16 tie against Osaka, and was initially wrong-footed when a reporter told her 'commiserations'.
1 hour agoTAMARA PRENN AT WIMBLEDON: The World No 1 was quick into press after losing her round-of-16 tie against Osaka, and was initially wrong-footed when a reporter told her 'commiserations'.
1 hour agoAryna Sabalenka expressed her frustration after losing in straight sets to Naomi Osaka in the round of 16 at Wimbledon.
2 hours agoOsaka handed Sabalenka her earliest grand slam defeat for four years with a 6-2 7-6 (2) victory.
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