Aryna Sabalenka's performance coach Jason Stacy explains the viral 'quit tennis' comment made by the tennis star after her French Open exit.
What happened?
The world No. 1 suffered a stunning collapse against Diana Shnaider in the French Open quarterfinal, losing 3-6 7-5 6-0.
Aryna Sabalenka was leading 6-3 5-3 but dropped the next 10 games.
Why it matters for Aryna Sabalenka
This loss was surprising given Sabalenka's reliability in Major matches where she enters as the clear favorite.
The 28-year-old appeared stunned in her post-match press conference, saying: “No thoughts, no emotions.
What comes next?
Jason Stacy suggests that speaking with the press shortly after the match contributed to Sabalenka's viral comment.
Aryna Sabalenka is no stranger to losing in the latter stages of Grand Slams, but this collapse was particularly shocking.
The Belarusian tennis star has generally been very reliable in big matches.
As of the French Open, Sabalenka was ranked world No. 1.
Her performance coach Jason Stacy said she "lost the way" after the loss.
Aryna Sabalenka's next move will be closely watched by tennis fans and pundits alike.
The tennis star has not announced any plans to quit the sport despite her viral comment.
Aryna Sabalenka's mental state and press interactions will be crucial in her future performances.
The French Open quarterfinal loss was a tough pill to swallow for Sabalenka.
Diana Shnaider, ranked world No. 16, pulled off a stunning comeback to win the match.
Aryna Sabalenka's performance coach Jason Stacy will play a key role in helping her bounce back.
The tennis star's fans will be hoping she can regain her form and confidence soon.
Aryna Sabalenka's ranking and performance will be closely monitored in the coming weeks.
The Belarusian tennis star has a lot to prove after her French Open exit.