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Serena Williams' coach did not like one thing Aryna Sabalenka did after US Open final
The 28-year-old lost to Elena Rybakina 6-4, 5-7, 6-2 at Arthur Ashe Stadium.
Sabalenka's racket smash was seen around the world, but the first round of qualifying brought the largest fine of the U.S. Open.
Aryna Sabalenka was fined $7,500 by the USTA after smashing rackets and hitting balls toward the crowd and a cameraman during her US Open final loss to Elena Rybakina. Meanwhile, the defeat also ended her bid for a third straight title.
Aryna Sabalenka has been dethroned as U.S. Open champion after winning the Grand Slam tournament in each of the previous two years
Losing a Grand Slam final is a tough pill to swallow for any player. After losing to Elena Rybakina in the US Open final and missing out on a third straight title, Aryna Sabalenka showed her frustration by smashing her racket and waving away a cameraman.
Aryna Sabalenka’s emotions boiled over after she lost her chance at a U.S. Open three-peat. After she fell to Elena Rybakina in three sets on Saturday 6-4, 5-7, 6-2, Sabalenka went to sit with her team in their corner of the Arthur Ashe court. However, to her dismay, a camera operator followed her and he got the brunt of her hot temper.