"Can we make it quick? I want to go to the Maldives": Aryna Sabalenka's amusing phrase after her defeat

le 09/11/2025 à 11h30

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Aryna Sabalenka left the WTA Finals on a humorous note. During the press conference, the Belarusian discussed her defeat against Elena Rybakina (6-3, 7-6).

In Riyadh, around 10:40 PM, the world number 1 entered the press room smiling, humorously stating: "Can we make it quick? I want to go to the Maldives."

An amusing phrase that made the journalists present laugh. After that, she continued more seriously, highlighting her opponent of the day:

"She played incredibly. As for me, I gave it my all, and I am proud of what we have accomplished. So I am leaving this tournament without any disappointment. I am going to relax in the Maldives, probably with a glass of tequila, think about all this, and analyze my emotions. I just need to improve a bit more. Next year will be better."

An interesting statement that illustrates the very unique personality of the Belarusian.

Sabalenka Aryna

1e, 10870 points

Sabalenka A • 1

Rybakina E • 6

3

6

7

Madrid

Draw

Rybakina Elena

5e, 5850 points

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Nov 30/25

What a finish this is.. I believe King has used his boost for today. Skelp is closing strong. Two wins and he claims 1st if I lose my last prediction.

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Gonna be difficult with only 2 pointers to choose from.

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I propose the following changes to the rules:

1...a walķover will not be a loss. We have no control of player's health. If he or she is entered in a contest we expect them to play.

2...an incomplete match is not a loss. If a player forfeits we pick another match if there are more to choose.

3...this also applies if TT cancels a match. TT will not take hours to decide an outcome.

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It's a shame that so many matches are being canceled. TT ,you are destroying your game ,and thereby killing your app. I don't know how many matches others have had canceled , but I'm at 3 and it's only thursday.

As a long time player and lover of this game , I don't know how much of this I can tolerate. For example I waited hours last night for you to confirm my win and post my points. Every ot...

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