Sabalenka Threatens Dubai Boycott Over ‘Ridiculous’ Criticism from Tournament Director
World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka has publicly criticized Dubai Tennis Championships tournament director Salah Tahlak’s remarks about player withdrawals as ‘ridiculous,’ even considering a boycott of the event.
Tahlak suggested harsher penalties for players pulling out, which Sabalenka defended as unfair given the tour’s demanding schedule, highlighting a perceived lack of player protection from tournament officials.