"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 par Arthur Millot

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 [1]

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6

Rybakina, Elena [6]

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Riyad

Tableau

Aryna Sabalenka

1e, 9870 points

Elena Rybakina

6e, 4350 points

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