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Sabalenka breaking racquets and throwing them in garbage, frustrated after US Open loss

Related Topics: Aryna Sabalenka, Coco Gauff, US Open

Aryna Sabalenka is spending her first day as the No.1 WTA player, but this career milestone is a bittersweet moment for the Belarusian who lost the US Open final on Saturday. During the trophy ceremony, her emotions were overwhelming and she broke into tears, but her true frustration came out afterwards.

US Open trophy ceremony
Sad Aryna Sabalenka in the background, as US Open champion Coco Gauff gives her post-match interview.

Playing her second major singles championship match, Sabalenka won the first set 6-2, but eventually lost to Coco Gauff, failing to accompany her No.