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Sabalenka: 'I Didn't Know How to Get Out of the Hole'
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Sabalenka: 'I Didn't Know How to Get Out of the Hole'

From ABC Color · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Aryna Sabalenka was eliminated from Roland Garros after losing to Diana Shnaider in the quarterfinals.
  • Sabalenka expressed frustration, stating she "fell into a hole" and couldn't find a way out mentally.
  • She also complained about the organization not closing the roof on the center court despite strong winds.

World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka expressed deep disappointment after her quarterfinal exit from Roland Garros, admitting she struggled mentally during her loss to Russia's Diana Shnaider. The Belarusian player lost 3-6, 7-5, 6-0, marking a significant upset.

I don't know if I've ever lost ten games in a row, but mentally I completely disconnected, I fell into a hole and didn't know how to get out.

— Aryna SabalenkaSabalenka described her mental struggles during her match.

Sabalenka described her mental state during the match, saying, "I don't know if I've ever lost ten games in a row, but mentally I completely disconnected, I fell into a hole and didn't know how to get out." She felt she was overthinking and making poor decisions on the court.

Adding to her frustration, Sabalenka complained about the tournament organizers' decision not to close the roof on the center court, despite strong winds. "What doesn't kill you makes you stronger," she remarked, but the conditions clearly impacted her performance.

What doesn't kill you makes you stronger.

— Aryna SabalenkaSabalenka commented on the challenges faced during the match.

The former finalist, who was aiming for her fifth Grand Slam title, stated her intention to analyze why her results are weaker on clay and grass, surfaces on which she has yet to win a major. "I have to find a solution to that, because I'm tired of losing. Today I couldn't play my best tennis because I didn't control my emotions," Sabalenka concluded.

I have to find a solution to that, because I'm tired of losing. Today I couldn't play my best tennis because I didn't control my emotions.

— Aryna SabalenkaSabalenka reflected on her performance and emotional control.
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Originally published by ABC Color in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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