The world of tennis was plunged into chaos on Tuesday evening when Aryna Sabalenka, in the world, made a shock declaration at a press conference at the Italian Open 2025. In a moment that left fans, players and officials in shock, Sabalenka said: “I do not want to play with prostitutes”, before launching shocking accusations against Dayana Yastremska round. The words of the Belarusian, fingerprints of venom, let glimpse of “shameful secrets” not revealed surrounding the Ukrainian player, triggering a lively controversy which threatens to overshadow this prestigious tournament on clay.
This explosion of anger occurred after a question of routine on her next match against Yastremska, which she faces for the fourth time in their career. Sabalenka, fresh out of his overwhelming victory at the Madrid Open, seemed agitated by dodging the question, launching rather in a tirade without provocation. “I know things about her that would make you vertigo,” she said, the trembling voice of intensity. “I won’t take this short with someone like that. These enigmatic comments left the journalists perplexed, Sabalenka refusing to say more before leaving the seam, leaving behind a dumbfounded audience.
Speculations are going well since the incident, fans and analysts wondering about the meaning of Sabalenka’s words. Yastremska, 45th world player, has an advantage of 3-0 in direct confrontation on Sabalenka, including a notable surprise at the Italian Open 2024. Is it a case of jealousy, or are these allegations founded? Sources close to the circuit suggest that Sabalenka could refer to extra-curted rumors concerning the privacy of Yastremska, although no concrete evidence has been provided. The Ukrainian, known for his resilience and his powerful game, has not yet reacted publicly, but his team would consult legal advisers.
The tennis community is not unrelated to dramas, but this incident has affected a particularly sensitive sensitive string. Social networks have swept over the web, with reactions ranging from indignation to disbelief. Some fans have accused Sabalenka of having used petty tactics to destabilize his rival before their match, while others demanded an investigation into these so -called “shameful secrets”. The Women’s Tennis Federation (WTA) has been silent so far, but the pressure rises for an official declaration. The moment could not be more badly chosen, while the Italian Open was already in effervescence following the recent package of Novak Djokovic and the difficulties of Iga Swiatek on clay this season.
Sabalenka’s outbursts fuel controversy. Known for her emotional intensity on the court, she has already faced adversaries and media, especially during the handshake saga with Elina Svitolina at Roland-Garros 2023. However, this last episode seems different, more personal and calculated. His domination in 2025, with three titles including Madrid, offered him a platform that amplifies his remarks, but also raises questions about his professionalism. Is it a strategic spirit of spirit or a real resentment that overflows?
Yastremska, on the other hand, is a rising star despite irregular results. Her victory over Sabalenka last year demonstrated her potential, and she arrived in Rome with renewed confidence after a solid Madrid campaign. These allegations, although vague, threaten to compromise its dynamics and tarnish its reputation. Tennis purists claim that such public attacks affect the integrity of sport, while others see it as brutal reflection on its competitive side.
The consequences could reshape the history of the tournament. Scheduled Thursday, the Sabalenka-Yastermska shock is now the most anticipated match of the week, fans impatient to see if the tension will affect the court. Will Sabalenka confirm his remarks by a victory, or will Yastremska silence his criticism by creating a new surprise? The WTA could intervene, inflicting a fine of Sabalenka or postponing the match pending an investigation, but no decision had been confirmed on May 7, 2025 at 1:54 p.m. +07.
This scandal revealed the fragility of female tennis, where rivalries can become toxic under the spotlight. While the world of tennis awaits answers, one thing is certain: Sabalenka’s shock declaration transformed the Italian Open 2025 into a verbal and political battlefield, leaving devastated fans and sport at the crossroads. Whether the truth breaks out or the controversy is diminishing, the evil is done: tennis will never consider this rivalry of the same eye again.
