Sabalenka hits out at reporter over 'party' line of questioning after US Open win

2026-09-03 02:45 UTC – 2026-09-03 18:58 UTC

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Aryna Sabalenka, the world No. 1, clashed with a reporter during her post-victory press conference at the US Open after being asked whether her off-court activities, including brand events and holidays posted on social media, had affected her preparation. She cut the reporter off, telling him to think before he speaks, and later called the line of questioning a joke. The exchange came after her second-round win, as she denies to defend her title at Flushing Meadows.

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2026-09-03 02:45 · Sydney Morning Herald (outlet profile)
Sabalenka slams 'joke' reporter. Aryna Sabalenka slams a 'joke' reporter who appeared to suggest she was socialising too heavily.
2026-09-03 03:02 · New York Post (outlet profile)
Aryna Sabalenka blows up at reporter in fiery US Open scene: ‘A joke’. World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka has been fiery on and off the court during this year’s U.S. Open.
2026-09-03 03:46 · Channel NewsAsia (outlet profile)
Sabalenka pushes back on party talk after dominant second-round win
2026-09-03 03:53 · Sky Sports (outlet profile)
'Think before you say stuff!' - Sabalenka annoyed with party line of questioning. Aryna Sabalenka cut short questions about her pre-tournament activities in an excruciating exchange with a reporter following her second-…
2026-09-03 04:13 · Kicker (outlet profile)
"Ihr seid ein Witz": Sabalenka schimpft über "Party"-Fragen. Aryna Sabalenka ist bei den US Open in die dritte Runde eingezogen. Die anschließende Pressekonferenz verhagelte der Weltranglistenersten allerdings ordentlic…
2026-09-03 05:04 · Telegraf (outlet profile)
Sabalenka se posvađala sa novinarom na konferenciji u Njujorku: "Zašto to govoriš? Vi ljudi ste smešni!". Arina Sabalenka je na konferenciju za medije nakon pobede u drugom kolu US Opena došla prilično srećna i zadovolj…
2026-09-03 05:09 · Daily Mail (outlet profile)
US Open star Aryna Sabalenka unleashes on New York Times reporter after win: 'Think before you say stuff'. An irritated Aryna Sabalenka lashed out at an award-winning New York Times sportswriter on Wednesday over a ques…
2026-09-03 05:38 · The National (UAE) (outlet profile)
US Open: Aryna Sabalenka hits back over accusations of partying: 'You guys are a joke'
2026-09-03 05:47 · Kurir (outlet profile)
SABALENKA POBESNELA USRED KONFERENCIJE - "KAKVO JE TO PITANJE?!" Prekinula novinara, pa odbrusila: "Vi ljudi ste smešni!"
2026-09-03 06:20 · Sky Sports (outlet profile)
Sabalenka breezes past Iatchenko in US Open. Highlights of Aryna Sabalenka against Polina Iatchenko from the US Open.
2026-09-03 06:21 · Mondo (outlet profile)
"Kakvo je to pitanje, vi se šalite sa mnom?": Arina Sabalenka pobesnela na konferenciji
2026-09-03 06:32 · Sky Sports (outlet profile)
'What kind of question is that?!' - Sabalenka hits out over partying questions after win. Aryna Sabalenka was left furious over questions during her press conference at the US Open following her round two victory, as on…
2026-09-03 06:42 · Die Welt (outlet profile)
„Ihr seid wie ein Witz“ – Weltranglistenerste attackiert Journalisten. Die Weltranglistenerste Aryna Sabalenka jagt in New York ihren dritten US-Open-Titel – und liefert sich zugleich einen offenen Schlagabtausch mit de…
2026-09-03 07:40 · Le Parisien (outlet profile)
« Vous êtes ridicule » : très agacée, Aryna Sabalenka recadre un journaliste en conférence de presse à l’US Open
2026-09-03 07:43 · The Independent (outlet profile)
Aryna Sabalenka hits out at ‘joke’ journalist after question over partying. The world No 1 was irritated after questions surrounding her off-court activity at the US Open as she bids for a third successive victory at Fl…
2026-09-03 07:58 · Times of India (outlet profile)
'You guys are like a joke': Sabalenka blasts reporter on 'party' talk in tense presser. The defending champion rejected the suggestion that her off-court appearances had affected her preparation.
2026-09-03 09:28 · Nova.rs (outlet profile)
Sabalenka odbrusila novinaru zbog provokativnog pitanja: Nesvakidašnja situacija podelila internet. Arina Sabalenka, prva teniserka sveta, odbrusila je američkom novinaru zbog pitanja koje se ticalo njenog privatnog živ…
2026-09-03 11:07 · www.rbc.ru (outlet profile)
Соболенко устроила перепалку на US Open из-за вопроса о вечеринках. На пресс-конференции белоруску спросили о ее настрое на турнире после «вечеринок и веселья» на предыдущей неделе. Соболенко возмутило предположение, чт…
2026-09-03 14:09 · La Dépêche (outlet profile)
"Vous êtes ridicule..." Aryna Sabalenka agacée par la question d'un journaliste qui suggère qu'elle "a beaucoup fait la fête" et s'est "amusée" durant l'été. Très active sur les réseaux sociaux, où elle a notamment post…
2026-09-03 18:58 · Fox News (outlet profile)
Aryna Sabalenka fires back at reporter for asking question about partying after US Open victory. Aryna Sabalenka fired back at a reporter during her US Open press conference after a question about brand events implied s…

Factual core

The journalist's question prompted Sabalenka's angry response.
Aryna Sabalenka had a heated exchange at a press conference at the US Open.
Sabalenka won her second-round match at the US Open.

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