Days After Unexpected Attention From Serena Williams, Bizarre Sexist Question Puts Tennis Star Aryna Sabalenka on the Spot at Italian Open 2023

The world number two, Aryna Sabalenka, following an incredible winning streak in the Madrid Open, is on track to dominate the Italian Open. But just before the competition, something happened that might upset the tennis star. The Belarusian tennis player was asked a sexist question about if she was attempting to take the spot of Serena Williams, emphasizing the fact that she can serve well on the court like a guy.

Nevertheless, a few days after receiving unexpected attention from the 23-time Grand Slam champion, a new question was raised in front of the Australian Open champion.

Aryna Sabalenka addressed a sexist question 

Either Sofia Kenin or Cristina Bucsa will be the opponents of the 25-year-old tennis player as she starts her Italian Open campaign. And prior to the competition, she was questioned about becoming the next Serena Williams in terms of her power play during a press conference.  She was also questioned about whether she emulates Williams on the tennis court because only she has the strength and power to serve and return like a man after Williams.

She said, “I don’t know. I don’t think about that. That sounds good, you know (smiling)? I don’t know, I’m not thinking about that, I’m not focusing on that. I’m just focusing on improving myself and getting better every day. Yeah, that’s it. I’m not really thinking about that. It sounds crazy and it sounds good to be really strong (smiling).” 

Sabalenka responded with a deft response. The 2023 Australian Open winner emphasized that she is not trying to replace Williams. Either that or she isn’t concentrating on imitating the American tennis legend. Although it was flattering to be compared in terms of strength and power to the 41-year-old former player.

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However, a few days ago, when the world number 2 tennis player got sudden attention from the 23-time Grand Slam champion, she made a baffling tennis confession. 

When Sabalenka answered Williams’ query 

While competing in the Madrid Open, the 2023 Australian Open champion spoke with Tennis Channel. The host inquired about Sabalenka’s opinions on the tennis court on behalf of the legendary American tennis player, Serena Williams.

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The 25-year-old tennis star responded by sharing a rambling idea she had in between sets. On how, while playing the Madrid Open, she was reflecting on a burrito she had last night and joked that how she was not pleased with it. She continued and added a dumb-fold reaction as she wondered what Serena would be thinking at that same moment.