The ‘biggest mistake’ behind Aryna Sabalenka’s extraordinary quarter-final collapse
Aryna Sabalenka experienced a significant collapse during her quarter-final match at Roland-Garros, losing to Diana Shnaider after leading early in the match. Sabalenka expressed frustration over her mental state, stating that she felt tired of losing matches due to emotional struggles. This defeat marks another instance where her mental resilience has been tested in high-stakes situations.
- ▪Sabalenka lost 12 of the last 13 games in her quarter-final match.
- ▪She expressed a desire to quit tennis temporarily after the defeat.
- ▪Sabalenka acknowledged that her mental state was her biggest mistake during the match.
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