Aryna Sabalenka, the world No.2 and Australian Open champion, has stirred up controversy after revealing that she prefers watching men’s tennis over women’s tennis, citing the higher level of strategy in the men’s game. Sabalenka made these comments during a press conference at the Madrid Open, where she is the defending champion.
Despite facing criticism from fans for her remarks, Sabalenka clarified that she did not intend to damage women’s tennis and that she simply finds men’s tennis more interesting to watch. She explained that she watches women’s matches to prepare for her own games but prefers the strategic aspects of men’s tennis.
The 25-year-old Belarusian’s comments have sparked a debate within the tennis community, with some questioning her loyalty to the women’s game. However, Sabalenka remains focused on her performance on the court and is determined to maintain her high level of play.
Sabalenka’s next match at the Madrid Open will be against wildcard Robin Montgomery in the third round. As she continues her title defense, all eyes will be on Sabalenka to see if she can back up her words with strong performances on the court. Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story.