The top-ranked tennis star, 27, faced an online backlash after she initially appeared to downplay the second-ranked Gauff’s 6-7 (5), 6-2, 6-4 victory, which marked the first time an American has won a singles title at the French Open since Serena Williams did so in 2015.

Aryna Sabalenka post-match remarks after her French Open final loss to Coco Gauff have sparked controversy, with fans and experts calling her words “rude” and “disrespectful.” Sabalenka started strong in the final but couldn’t maintain her momentum.

A lot of fans weren't happy with Aryna Sabalenka after her comments about Coco Gauff following the French Open.