Tennis: 'I just want to get drunk,' says Wimbledon loser Sabalenka

Aryna Sabalenka's Wimbledon run ended with a loss to Naomi Osaka in a closely watched fourth-round match. Osaka secured a decisive 2-0 victory with set scores of 6-2 and 7-6, ending Sabalenka's tournament.

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Are you congratulating me on my loss?

The post-match press conference took an unusual turn when Sabalenka, known for her directness, misheard a reporter's expression of sympathy. Hearing "congratulations" instead of "commiserations" for her loss, she questioned the reporter, "Are you congratulating me on my loss?"

Sabalenka, who has held the top spot in women's singles rankings, did not hide her frustration when asked about her current standing. "This question again. If you look at the rankings, I am number one. Today I did not play as number one should," she admitted.

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This question again. If you look at the rankings, I am number one. Today I did not play as number one should.

When pressed further, the Belarusian star expressed a desire for a break from the sport. "I just want to get drunk, forget about tennis, and try to be better and in better shape," she said with a smile, indicating a need to decompress after the intense competition.

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I just want to get drunk, forget about tennis, and try to be better and in better shape.