Sabalenka threatened Swiatek after losing in the finals in Madrid and Rome

The Belarusian Aryna Sabalenka, 26 years old and world No. 2, has lost two consecutive finals. The Australian Open champion went without a prize at the WTA 1000 in Madrid, where she had the championship ball, and Rome, where she was swept 6-2 and 6-3.

On the other side of the net, its great rival Poland Iga Swiatek world no. Roland Garros which he wishes to overcome with a fourth crown.

Sabalenka lost five of her six matches on clay, in the series she led only three of eleven matches. “He plays very intelligently, he masters all the elements of this sport. And he moves very well,” he later analyzed at a press conference.

He is smarter, as is often the case with him because ridicule accompanies him in all kinds of situations, at the trophy ceremony, in his speech.

He couldn’t resist a ‘threat’ to Iga Swaitek. Pointing his finger at the Pole, he told everyone “I hope we reach the final of Roland Garros, and I’ll have you there.” A bold statement in front of the queen of the clay court. The author immediately accompanied her with a slight retreat. “Just kidding, at least I’ll try to do better than this time. ” It won. ‘t even in a desire for revenge.

“About the Roland Garros final, we’ll see,” he answered next. Iga Swiatek that in Paris he feels at home, he is not afraid of anyone. “Thank you for sharing the court with me and for pushing me to become a better player,” Pole said.

Sabalenka He was also wise to his team, whom he thanked for their help in yet another final loss. More seriously, he remembered that a few days ago they did not know if they would continue in the competition because of the back injury that the tennis player overcame.