Aryna Sabalenka Cursed at Cameraman After Losing U.S. Open Final
Rybakina won her first US Open crown after Sabalenka’s three-peat bid ended, and officials fined Sabalenka $7,500 for a code violation.
- Elena Rybakina defeated Aryna Sabalenka 6-4, 5-7, 6-2 on Saturday, September 12, at Arthur Ashe Stadium, ending Sabalenka's quest for a third consecutive US Open title.
- Sabalenka entered the 2026 tournament seeking a third straight victory after winning at Flushing Meadows in 2024 and 2025, aiming to join an elite group of Open Era champions.
- Following her defeat, Sabalenka smashed her racket on the court, aggressively hit a ball into the crowd, and cursed at a television camera operator, drawing immediate criticism.
- The United States Tennis Association fined Sabalenka $7,500 for the code violation involving ball abuse, according to the official on-site summary released after the Women's Singles Final.
- Explaining her outburst at her presser, Sabalenka stated she needed to release "aggression and disappointment," adding, "If I were to hold it inside, I wouldn't be able to say a word.
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US Open fines Aryna Sabalenka after €6k racket smash
Tennis player Aryna Sabalenka was hit with one of the biggest fines at the US Open after throwing a 'hissy fit' after her performance. The star from Belarus was beaten by Kazakhstan's Elena Rybakina in this year's 2026 US Open Women's Singles final in New York. In what was an intense game, Aryna found herself […]
Aryna Sabalenka was high on the list of US Open fines, "paying" dearly for her outburst in the final against Elena Rybakina. Aryna Sabalenka failed to make it back-to-back at the US Open, and the tension and disappointment that followed her defeat in the final against Elena Rybakina also had... a financial impact, as the Belarusian was fined $7,500 for her behavior. The tension of the final and Sabalenka's outburst Sabalenka's frustration was ev…
Aryna Sabalenka handed hefty fine by USTA after racket abuse during US Open final
Aryna Sabalenka was fined $7,500 by the USTA after smashing rackets and hitting balls toward the crowd and a cameraman during her US Open final loss to Elena Rybakina. Meanwhile, the defeat also ended her bid for a third straight title.
Belarusian tennis player Arina Sabalenka already lost the first place during the US Open, and in the final she was defeated by the representative of Kazakhstan, Jelena Rybakina, who usurped the top position from her.
Aryna Sabalenka Fined for Racquet Abuse During US Open 2026 Final | 🎾 LatestLY
Aryna Sabalenka has been fined $7,500 by US Open officials for racquet abuse and unsportsmanlike conduct during her 2026 women's singles final loss to Elena Rybakina on September 12, 2026. The two-time defending champion's frustration boiled over, leading to multiple code violations, including smashing her racket and verbally abusing a cameraman. 🎾 Aryna Sabalenka Fined for Racquet Abuse During US Open 2026 Final.
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