The world of tennis was immersed in chaos on Tuesday evening when Aryna Sabalenka, in the world, made a shock declaration in a press conference at the Italian Open 2025. At a time that left the fans, players and officers shocked, Sabalenka said: “I don’t want to play with the prostitutes”, before launching shocking accused against Dayana Yastremska. The words of the Belarusian, the fingerprints of the poison, left the gaze of “shameful secrets” not revealed that surrounded the Ukrainian player, triggering a lively controversy that threatens to obscure this prestigious tournament on Clay.
This explosion of anger occurred after a question of routine in his next match against Yastremska, who he has to face for the fourth time in their career. Sabalenka, as soon as he left his overwhelming victory at the Open of Madrid, seemed agitated by dodging the question, rather launching in a drawing without provocation. “I know things about her who would make you vertigo,” he said, the trembling voice of the intensity. “I will not take it short of someone like that. These enigmatic comments have left journalists perplexed, Sabalenka refuses to say more before leaving the seam, leaving behind a stunned audience.
The speculations are going well from the accident, fans and analysts are wondering the meaning of Sabalenka’s words. Yastremska, 45th world player, has a 3-0 advantage in the direct clash on Sabalenka, including a remarkable surprise at the Italian Open 2024. Is it a case of jealousy or are these accusations founded? Sources close to the circuit suggest that Sabalenka could refer to Yastremska’s extra-president’s extra-presidents, although concrete tests have not been provided. Ukrainian, known for his resilience and his powerful game, has not yet reacted publicly, but his team would have consulted the legal consultants.
The tennis community is not related to dramas, but this accident has influenced a particularly sensitive sensitive string. Social networks swept on the web, with reactions ranging from indignation to incredulity. Some fans accused Sabalenka of having used small tactics to destabilize his rival before their game, while others requested an investigation on these “shameful secrets” so called. The female tennis federation (WTA) has remained silent so far, but the pressure increases for an official declaration. The moment could not be chosen more seriously, while the Italian Open was already in effervescence following the recent package of Novak Djokovic and the difficulties of Iga Swiatek on the clay this season.
Sabalenka’s explosions feed the controversy. Known for his emotional intensity on the pitch, he has already faced opponents and media, especially during the Handshake saga with Elina Swittle in Roland-Garros 2023. However, this last episode seems different, more personal and calculated. His domain in 2025, with three titles including Madrid, offered him a platform that amplifies his observations, but also raises questions about his professionalism. Is it a strategic spirit of spirit or a true resentment that overflows?
Yastremska, on the other hand, is a nascent star despite the irregular results. His victory over Sabalenka last year showed his potential and arrived in Rome with renewed trust after a solid Madrid campaign. These accusations, although vague, threaten to compromise his dynamics and cloud his reputation. Tennis purists say that these public attacks influence the integrity of sport, while others see it as a brutal reflection on its competitive side.
The consequences could reshape the history of the tournament. On Thursday, the Sabalenk-Yasterska shock is now the most awaited game of the week, fans are impatient to see if the tension will influence the field. Will Sabalenka confirm his observations with a victory, or will Yastremska silence his criticisms by creating a new surprise? The WTA could intervene, by inflicting a fine of Sabalenka or postponing the game waiting for an investigation, but no decision had been confirmed on May 7, 2025 at 13:54. +07.
This scandal has revealed the fragility of female tennis, where rivalries can become toxic in the spotlight. While the tennis world awaits the responses, one thing is certain: Sabalenka’s shock declaration has transformed the Italian Open 2025 into a verbal and political battlefield, leaving devastated fans and sports at the crossroads. If the truth bursts or the controversy is decreasing, the evil is done: tennis will never take this rivalry of the same eye again.
