When it comes to women’s tennis, Aryna Sabalenka is one of the hottest properties right now. Known for her exceptional gameplay, she recently made the headlines for her controversial take on women’s tennis. The world number 2 player suggested that despite being a women’s tennis player, she finds men’s tennis more interesting. This received some flak from tennis fans across the world.

But recently, she changed her stance on her statements as she showed her love for her best friend Paula Badosa. Playing in the French Open, Aryna Sabalenka was recently asked how she manages her time in crucial tournaments like Roland Garros. Does she get some time to watch the tennis and prepare herself accordingly?

Replying to this, she suggested that she watch matches like Rafael Nadal play against Alexander Zverev and even Carlos Alcaraz. She then went ahead to add that she also watches a lot of Paula Badosa matches as well. On being asked why she watches her matches, she admitted that she loves her and that’s the only reason why she watches her match. Just the way that Stefanos Tsitsipas loves Badosa, Aryna Sabalenka also showed why her love is so strong for her BFF.

“well I mean obviously I watched Nadal and and Zverev. I watched Alcaraz yesterday so I still watch some tennis uh uh some great matches and just like Paula told on the on the media I watched her a lot um I really do that wasn’t a joke um so yeah I wish some. She’s she’s my favorite I love I love her so much I love I love to see her play and she’s a really great fighter so it’s always great matches,” said Sabalenka in the interview.

Thus, Aryna Sabalenka broke her rules for her best friend as she suggested that she watch a lot of her matches. However, all of this friendship will be put to the side in just a few days as the two players will cross ways yet again at the French Open.

Aryna Sabalenka will face her best friend Paula Badosa yet again in the French Open

It is just 2 months and this will be their 3rd meeting at the French Open. Having met each other at the Miami Open, the two crossed paths yet again at the Stuttgart Open. However, on both occasions, Aryna Sabalenka came out on top. Coming into the French Open, this will be their third-ever meeting.

Having watched her matches a lot, she might be very well-versed in her gameplay and might use it to her advantage to come out on top yet again. Currently leading 4-2 in the encounters, she might be looking to add more to her tally. Thus, all the friendships will be put to one side as Aryna Sabaelnak will take on Paula Badosa in an intriguing encounter at the French Open. What are your thoughts on this? Do let us know in the comments below!