Aryna Sabalenka kept her promise made to fans as the 2024 US Open champion and her brand partner Dobel Tequila have announced that New Yorkers can enjoy the drink for $10 less than its regular price.
If you remember well, the world No. 2 fought back tears after losing the 2023 US Open final to Coco Gauff because she felt that the crowd could have been much more respectful towards her.
After beating Zheng Qinwen to set up a semifinal against USA’s Emma Navarro, the 26-year-old was asked if she had something to say to the local crowd before facing an American for the first time since the Gauff match. That’s when the Belarusian tennis star offered to buy them a drink if they showed some support for her as well.
“OK, guys, drink on me, and please give me some support in the next match,” Sabalenka said after the Zheng match.
Aryna Sabalenka was asked how she’s going to win over the crowd playing an American next at US Open
*Aryna pauses and thinks*
“Drinks on me tonight” 😂
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And indeed, the spectators were respectful and cheered a bit for the No. 2 seed during her 6-3 7-6 (2) win over Navarro.
“But while we’re on the age of 21 you did make a commitment the other day that if the crowd…
