Aryna Sabalenka had a pretty funny reaction to a video compilating rough and challenging conditions that players have experienced at the WTA Finals in Cancun. Over the last couple of days, play in Cancun has been interrupted several times due to rain.
Also, a strong wind has been causing major issues for players. On Saturday, Sabalenka started her WTA Finals semifinal match against Iga Swiatek. With Swiatek leading 2-1, the match was interrupted by rain. Sabalenka and Swiatek are scheduled to resume their match today.
Reacting to the video, Sabalenka said: “I’m dying laughing or maybe crying.”
I’m dying laughing or maybe crying 😂😂😂 https://t.co/mVGmKXlVp6 — Sabalenka Aryna (@SabalenkaA) November 5, 2023
Sabalenka previously said that she felt ‘unsafe’ on the court in Cancun
After playing her first match in Cancun, Sabalenka said she felt “unsafe” out on the court and also described the court conditions in Cancun as “another disrespect by the WTA.” Later, other players also joined in on criticizing the WTA and the court in conditions in Cancun.
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