Aryna Sablanka addressed the scandal that erupted after the match with Svitolina at the WTA Final tournament in Indian Wells on her Instagram page.
"I want to clarify the situation with my last game, which went viral on the Internet.
My comment was not addressed to Alina. I was annoyed by a small group of spectators shouting aggressive slogans at me after my mistakes, and at that moment I reacted emotionally.
However, I had to exercise restraint and I apologize to anyone I offended.
Alina played a great game and I wish her the best of luck in the rest of the tournament."