Aryna Sabalenka was accused of being "rude" in her post-match comments following her French Open final defeat by Coco Gauff, but she has since issued a statement

The Belarusian tennis pro, 27, faced criticism after she initially seemed to downplay Gauff's skills and victory.

Aryna Sabalenka is not one to keep her emotions hidden. The Belarusian superstar lets her big game do most of the talking, but she’s a boisterous force on court, which has made her one of the most beloved figures in the sport.