Belarusian tennis player Aryna Savlenka used obscene language after losing to an athlete from Ukraine. After criticism on social media, she explained that the Ukrainian fans made her angry.
The Belarusian tennis player Aryna Sablanka lost to the athlete from Ukraine Alina Svitolina in the group stage of the WTA final tournament in the USA and used obscene language against the Ukrainians.
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Leaving the field after the loss, Sablanko, judging by the broadcast and the movement of her lips (there was no sound at this moment), says: "To hell with the Ukrainians, you f****** b****."
This segment of the video spread on social media, and Sabalenka began to receive criticism. She then posted a statement on her Instagram apologizing for the emotional reaction.
I want to clarify one point from my last game, which is now actively discussed on the Internet. My comment was not addressed to Alina.
I was angry at a small group of viewers who were aggressively celebrating my mistakes, and in that moment I reacted emotionally.
However, I should have handled my frustration differently and I apologize to anyone I may have offended.
Alina played a great game and I wish her the best of luck in the rest of the tournament.