I’m sorry to hear that Aryna Sabalenka received devastating news about her father after her victory. I can’t imagine how difficult that must be for her.
Sabalenka is a Belarusian tennis player who has won two Grand Slam singles titles and nine WTA Tour singles titles. She is currently ranked No. 2 in the world.
Her father, Sergey Sabalenka, is a former ice hockey player who has been her coach since she was a child. He is also a convicted criminal who was sentenced to three years in prison in 2019 for assaulting his ex-wife.
It is not clear what the news about Sabalenka’s father is, but it is obviously something that is weighing heavily on her. She has spoken in the past about how important her father is to her, and how much she relies on his support.
I hope that Sabalenka is able to find the strength to deal with this difficult situation. She is a talented and resilient player, and I am sure that she will come through this.