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Sabalenka Pushes Back on Party Talk After Dominant Second-Round Win
The double defending champion said brand appearances did not distract from training after a 6-1, 6-1 win over Polina Iatcenko.
- On Wednesday, double defending champion Aryna Sabalenka defeated Polina Iatcenko 6-1, 6-1 at the Open, bristling at a reporter's suggestion her appearances involved "parties and fun."
- The Belarusian had faced similar questioning after her first-round win and fired back that off-court brand activities had not compromised her Grand Slam preparations.
- "Just because I posted, like, some activities with brands, and you think that I've been partying, not training?" Sabalenka asked, cutting the exchange short.
- The 28-year-old said she feels mentally and physically stronger than mid-season, aiming to "bring the right focus on the match every time" at Ashe Stadium.
- Sabalenka continues her search for a third consecutive New York title to avoid ending the year without a major, having not won since the Miami Open in March.
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'You guys are like a joke': Aryna Sabalenka fires back at reporter on 'party' talk in tense US Open press conference
Tennis News: World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka cut short a reporter's question during her post-match press conference after being asked whether the events and brand appe.
·India
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Sabalenka pushes back on party talk after dominant second-round win
·London, United Kingdom
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The Independent (US)Sabalenka hits out at ‘joke’ journalist after question over partying
The world No 1 was irritated after questions surrounding her off-court activity at the US Open as she bids for a third successive victory at Flushing Meadows
·London, United Kingdom
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Belarusian tennis player was questioned for her branded activities in the weeks leading up to the US Open.
·Madrid, Spain
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When asked about a supposed holiday period before the start of the US Open, the world's number 1 apparently did not appreciate the understatement. Smileed, with his hands on his head and a dry answer, the Belarusian quickly cropped up the journalist.
·Paris, France
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