Sabalenka's Racket Smash After Keys' Surprise Win

Well, the Australian Open final did not go as planned for Aryna Sabalenka. The world's top-ranked tennis player lost to Madison Keys, and she showed her frustration in a big way. Right after the match, Sabalenka was seen on TV smashing her racket. She also covered her face with a towel and quickly left the court. This wasn't just any loss. Sabalenka had won 20 straight matches at the Australian Open and was trying to become the first woman in 25 years to win the championship three times in a row. After the match, Sabalenka talked to reporters about her feelings. She said she was definitely frustrated because she was so close to making history. "When you're out there fighting, it's tough when things don't go your way, " she said. Sabalenka also said she needed to get rid of those negative feelings before giving a speech. She didn't want to be disrespectful. Even though Sabalenka was upset, she showed good sportsmanship. She joked with her coaching team after the match, saying it was all their fault. And she was really nice to Madison Keys, the winner. Keys had not been in a Grand Slam final since 2017, and now, at 29, she became the fourth-oldest woman to win her first Grand Slam. Keys had a tough loss to Sabalenka at the 2023 U. S. Open. But this time, she got her revenge. She played amazingly, and Sabalenka couldn't match it. After the win, Keys said, "Aryna, you play unbelievably well. It's great to finally win against you. Our matches are always crazy! " Sabalenka ended by sending love to her coaches, even though they lost.