Sabalenka's Honest Confession After Roland Garros Loss: 'It Just Hurts'

Roland Garros 2025: Sabalenka Reflects on Final Loss, Cites Pressure and Mistakes Paris, France – Aryna Sabalenka, the runner-up at this year's Roland Garros, gave a candid post-match interview that has since gone viral. In the interview, Sabalenka openly discussed the immense pressure of playing in a Grand Slam final and how it impacted her performance. "It just hurts," Sabalenka admitted, visibly emotional. "I made all those mistakes." She acknowledged that while she had played well throughout the tournament, the final match was different, attributing her loss to the pressure and her own errors. The video, which features a split screen showing Sabalenka's interview and Coco Gauff celebrating her victory, has already garnered significant attention online. Sabalenka's honesty about the challenges of high-stakes competition resonates with many athletes and fans alike, making her post-match interview a powerful and relatable moment from the tournament. Her comments offer a glimpse into the mental and emotional toll of professional sports at the highest level.