The tennis player from Belarus expressed her dissatisfaction with the circumstances in Dubai. Aryna Sabalenka, who recently won the Australian Open, experienced a surprising elimination in the second round of the Dubai Tennis Championships. She was defeated by Croatia’s player in a three-set match with scores of 6-7 (5), 6-3, 6-0. This unexpected loss is especially notable considering Sabalenka’s recent success on hardcourts.
Sabalenka missed several opportunities and even suffered a “bagel,” indicating that she did not perform at her best during this match at the WTA 1000 event. However, she firmly believes that her defeat can be attributed solely to the fast conditions in Dubai and not to any mental fatigue.
When questioned about her loss to Vekic, the 25-year-old athlete attributed it to the challenging conditions she encountered. Despite winning a Grand Slam, Sabalenka stated that her defeat had nothing to do with her ability to recover and refocus.
During an interview, I inquired about the difficulty of bouncing back immediately after winning a major tournament, as she had experienced a similar loss last year. Sabalenka responded by emphasizing that her defeat was primarily influenced by her lack of enjoyment in the extremely fast conditions in Dubai.
According to the Source firstsportz.com