In a development that rocked the world of tennis,Aryna Sabalenkawould be faced with athree -month suspensionFollowing acontroversial mockery on the courtyardtargetingCoco Gauffduring the quarter -finals ofRoland Garros 2025 .
While tensions between the two players have been running under the surface for months, the situation degenerated in their heated match in Paris. According to tournament officials and internal sources, Sabalenka has held aprovocative purposeTowards Gauff after obtaining a crucial point in the second set. The incident would have gone unnoticed,without an anonymous camera installed near the courtyardAnd who filmed the incident in high resolution.
The video, which has since become viral, shows Sabalenka turning to Gauff and telling him what the Labiaux readers and tennis fans consider:
“You will never win here. You’re just a lure. »»
The moment was subtle – not captured by the official microphones of the match – but theCamera captured both the words and the amazed expression of Gauff, which quickly caught the attention of the crowd.
Initially, no disciplinary sanction was taken, but as the video spread like a trail of powder on social networks,Public pressure has intensified, Le Hashtag#RespectCocospread around the world in a few hours, thousands of people calling theWomen’s Tennis Federation (WTA)to Agir.
Monday morning, the WTA published an official declaration confirming an active investigation, and Tuesday, leaks from internal discussions suggested that athree -month suspension was envisagedFor Sabalenka under the policy of code of conduct relating toantactive behaviorand at theverbal provocation .
“This sport is based on integrity and respect,” said Maria Hale, WTA spokesperson. “No player, whatever her ranking, escapes these principles. »»
Coco Gauff has remained mainly silent since the incident, offering only a brief answer when it was questioned on this subject during a press briefing:
“I am here to play tennis, not to exchange insults. »»
His grace under pressure only increased the support of fans, other athletes and commentators. Billie Jean King tweeted:
“Coco represents the best of our sport: fearless, concentrated and full of class. »»
Meanwhile, the Sabalenka team has neither confirmed nor denied the comments, but sources close to the Belarusian player say that she is “shocked” by the potential sanction and thinks that the moment is “exaggerated”.
“Aryna is intense, but not malicious,” said a close source. “She is devastated. »»
If the WTA maintains its suspension, Sabalenkawill miss the grass season, includingWimbledon, and risks losing crucial ranking points. The impact on his career – and his reputation – could be sustainable.
While fans are waiting for the WTA final verdict, one thing is certain:The eyes of the tennis world are riveted on the event, and this incident could mark a turning point in the way emotional intensity is managed in professional women’s tennis.
