Aryna Sabalenka Criticizes Journalist Pressure at China Open

Aryna Sabalenka, the Belarusian tennis star and current world number two, humorously called out a journalist for putting pressure on her during a press conference at the China Open. Following her convincing 6-2, 6-2 victory over Ashlyn Krueger, she was reminded that she has only won two out of 18 tournaments as a top seed. In response, Sabalenka noted that she was not aware of this statistic until the reporter mentioned it, emphasizing her focus on improving her game and maintaining calmness on the court. With a 14-match winning streak, including victories at the Cincinnati Open and the US Open, she aims to match her personal best of 15 consecutive wins against Madison Keys in the next round. Sabalenka's light-hearted jab at the journalist reflects her intent to focus on her performance rather than external pressures. As she seeks her fourth title of the season, she is also in pursuit of the year-end number one ranking, especially in the absence of Iga Swiatek.