Aryna Sabalenka expressed regret for her comments made after losing to Coco Gauff in the French Open final, acknowledging them as unprofessional. In her post-match press conference, Sabalenka attributed her loss to her mistakes rather than crediting Gauff's performance. Since then, she has reached out to Gauff to apologize and affirm her respect for her accomplishment. Sabalenka reflected on her emotional struggles and the importance of respecting opponents, considering the experience a valuable lesson for her future on the court.
"That was just completely unprofessional of me. I let my emotions get the better of me. I absolutely regret what I said back then."
"I wrote to Coco afterward -- not immediately, but recently. I want to make sure she knew she absolutely deserved to win the tournament and that I respect her."
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