‘You Win or You.. ‘ – Cincinnati Open Semi Final Shock Helps Aryna Sabalenka Learn an Important Life Lesson
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After having played sensationally over the last few weeks, Aryna Sabalenka suffered a shocker. She was eliminated in the semi-finals of the Cincinnati Masters by Czech star Karolina Muchova. A match that saw Aryna enter as the favorite to win saw the Czech player shock everyone and grab the win. After the upsetting defeat, she could not believe what had happened. After her surprising loss to the Czech player, Aryna took to Instagram to share a powerful message.
With the US Open coming in just a few days, she would be looking to keep her loss aside and prepare for what’s coming next.
Aryna Sabalenka shares a powerful message after her semi-final defeat
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The Cincinnati Masters semifinal saw Aryna Sabalenka engage in a fierce battle against Karolina Muchova, which ultimately culminated in a 6-7, 6-3, 6-2 victory for the 2023 French Open finalist. Despite clinching the first set and exhibiting her signature tenacity, Sabalenka struggled to maintain her momentum, leading to an unexpected loss in the subsequent sets. However, what set her apart was not just her performance on the court, but her response to the defeat.
Taking to Instagram after the match, Sabalenka shared a powerful message on her story: “You win or you learn, that’s it.” These words revealed Sabalenka’s resilient spirit and a growth-oriented mindset. In the face of defeat, she chose to view the experience as a learning opportunity, a chance to gather insights and make strides toward improvement.
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By embracing a “win or learn” philosophy, Sabalenka exemplifies the kind of mental fortitude required to navigate the highs and lows of a competitive sport.
Recently, after her win against Ons Jabeur, she went a bit cheeky to claim that the fans were not on her side.
Sabalenka claims that fans took a U-turn in her game against Ons Jabeur
In her quarter-final match against Ons Jabeur, the Belarusian beauty secured a comfortable win. However, after the win, she was asked about the fans’ support in the post-match conference. Responding to this, she said that she received excellent support from the fans prior to her match against Ons. However, in the match against Ons, she felt like the fans weren’t on her side.
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Aryna Sabalenka to the crowd after Ons Jabeur match:
“On the previous matches, I kind of felt the support. Today, I felt like you guys want me to leave” 😂 pic.twitter.com/JDwDBXFrYH
— The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) August 19, 2023
However, this was a cheeky thought that she revealed. In a light-hearted mood, she went on to say that she would be expecting great support in the upcoming matches.
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With US Open on the horizon, she would want to keep her semi-final loss aside and prepare for what’s next to come. Do you think Sabalenka can add another Grand Slam title in Flushing Meadows?
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Edited by:
Tony Thomas