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Tennis players are known for their competitive spirit and their ability to maintain their focus on the court. However, there are times when even the best of them get distracted by the most trivial of things. Recently, in an interview, Aryna Sabalenka, the Belarusian tennis sensation, revealed a rather quirky thought she had on the tennis court. It was a big surprise to her from the American GOAT Serena Williams. Along with her fierce play on the court, Sabalenka seems to have a quirky side to her as well.

In a recent interview, the host asked a question sent by none other than Serena Williams herself. And Sabalenka’s answer was both unexpected and humorous.

Sabalenka shares a humorous reply to a query by Serena Williams

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Serena Williams has made headlines again, but this time it’s not for her performances on the tennis court. At the Met Gala red carpet, the legendary player revealed that she is expecting her second child with her husband Alexis Ohanian. The American legend, along with her doting husband, flaunted her baby bump on the red carpet.

Meanwhile, at the Madrid Open, young tennis star Sabalenka was in high spirits after her recent win. She continues to entertain viewers with her infectious personality. At a post-match interview with the Tennis Channel, interviewer Prakash Amritraj asked Sabalenka a question from Serena Williams.

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It was about Sabalenka’s about her random thoughts while in the heat of the battle on a tennis court. The official Twitter handle of the Tennis Letter shared her answer: “I had a burrito last night. I was thinking ‘That burrito didn’t help me. It’s all bc of burrito’ 😂 Now I’m wondering what Serena’s random thoughts were”.

The young ace’s candid response to Williams’ question has certainly caught the fans by surprise. Her answer about her random thoughts on the court shows that even top athletes have moments of humor and lightheartedness amid intense competition. As both Williams and Sabalenka continue to make headlines in their respective ways, fans are eagerly anticipating what’s next for these two iconic figures in the world of tennis.

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In the interview, Sabalenka also spoke about her upcoming tearful birthday

In the interview with Amritraj, Sabalenka expressed her emotional state toward turning twenty-five years old. She stated that the special day would make her tearful. Sabalenka appears to be apprehensive about the fact that she is just a few days away from reaching an important age milestone. Amritraj inquired about Sabalenka’s plans for her birthday, to which she replied that she would spend the entire day crying due to the realization of getting older.

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Sabalenka further explained her statement by sharing that she remembers being 20 years old and now, she is already turning 25 in the blink of an eye. She expressed her fear of waking up one day and being 35, realizing that she has aged considerably.

As fans eagerly await her next tournament appearance, one can’t help but wonder: what will the young star achieve in the next 10 years of her life and career? Share your predictions in the comments below.