The four-time Grand Slam champion was accused of swearing in Russian mid-match in a clip that went viral on social media.
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The four-time Grand Slam champion was accused of swearing in Russian mid-match in a clip that went viral on social media.
INDIAN WELLS, Calif. — Aryna Sabalenka has issued a statement denying that a mid-match outburst, in which she allegedly cursed about Ukrainians, was directed at WTA Finals opponent Elina Svitolina. The four-time Grand Slam champion was accused of swearing in Russian mid-match in a clip that went viral on social media.
Yahoo Sports reported the story as "Aryna Sabalenka denies WTA Finals outburst targeted Ukraine’s Elina Svitolina in apology."
2 sources have covered this story, including Yahoo Sports and The Athletic. The earliest reporting in the cluster landed about 1 hour ago.
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- FirstThe AthleticNov 14, 7:26 PM ET · United StatesCenter
- +4mYahoo SportsNov 14, 7:31 PM ET · United StatesCenter
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[01] VerifiedCore event reported by 2 independent outlets across the spectrum.
[02] DisputedKey facts present in mainstream desks; corroboration thin from wires.