Aryna Sabalenka angry with her team after first match in Brisbane as she outlines what they did which ‘really frustrated’ her

Aryna Sabalenka expressed her frustration with her team following her first match at the Brisbane International, despite securing a win. After the match, Sabalenka revealed that she was upset with certain actions from her team during the match, which she felt negatively impacted her focus and overall performance.

Sabalenka explained that her frustration stemmed from the way her team was reacting during critical moments of the match. She noted that their overactive involvement, particularly through excessive instructions and gestures from the player’s box, distracted her and disrupted her rhythm on the court. “I understand they are trying to help, but sometimes it’s too much,” Sabalenka said in her post-match interview. “There were moments when I needed to stay calm, and they were just making me more nervous. It really frustrated me.”

While she appreciated their support, Sabalenka made it clear that she prefers a quieter and more composed presence from her team during matches, especially when things aren’t going perfectly. “I need them to trust me to figure things out on my own sometimes,” she added. “It’s important that I stay in control of my emotions, and when there’s too much happening off the court, it can throw me off.”

Despite these frustrations, Sabalenka maintained that the overall performance was a positive step forward and that she would address the situation with her team to ensure better communication and a calmer atmosphere in future matches. As she looks ahead to the rest of the tournament, Sabalenka is determined to keep her focus and work on balancing the input from her team with her own on-court instincts.

Her candor about the issue highlights the delicate balance many top players must strike between relying on their support teams and maintaining their own mental composure during high-pressure moments.