Aryna Sabalenka Blasts Wimbledon Opponent: ‘Don’t Know What She Was Trying’ with ‘Faking It’ Remarks
Aryna Sabalenka, the World No. 1, has criticized her first-round Wimbledon opponent, Teodora Kostović, for making “faking it” pre-match comments that weren’t backed by her performance. Sabalenka, who advanced easily, suggested Kostović was trying to trick herself into believing she could win. She emphasized the importance of genuine self-belief over mere pretense in professional tennis.