US Open star caught on camera throwing racket in the bin after losing final

US Open star Aryna Sabalenka was caught on camera throwing her tennis racket in the bin after losing the Flushing Meadows final to Coco Gauff on Saturday. Sabalenka, who won the US Open doubles final in 2019, took the opening set in New York but was ultimately dispatched by the American teenager. Sabalenka has been in inspired form this year and landed her first ever Grand Slam trophy in January as she won the Australian Open. She backed that up with semi-final runs at the French Open and Wimbledon before booking her place in the US Open final after overcoming Madison Keys in the last four. Sabalenka attacked her opponent’s forehand in the early stages of the showpiece event and, despite both players struggling to hold serve, the Belarusian took the opening set 6-2. But Gauff hit back and made the most of her excellent footwork and movement to win the second 6-3. And the 19-year-old eventually had too much for Sabalenka as she wrapped up the third set 6-2 to secure the victory. Sabalenka was clearly disappointed with her capitulation in the US and decided she had had enough of her racket in the aftermath of the contest as she was seen throwing it into a bin away from the court. But the 25-year-old can at least take comfort from the fact she will rise to No 1 in the world rankings following her endeavours at Flushing Meadows. Aryna Sabalenka threw her tennis racket in the bin after the US Open final (Image: GETTY) ‘Yeah that’s why probably, that’s why I’m not super depressed right now,’ Sabalenka said when asked about her updated ranking. ‘I’m definitely going to be. I’m definitely going for a drink tonight if I’m allowed to say that. Yes we are athletes, but sometimes we are drinking – but not much. ‘But becoming a world No 1, it’s a huge improvement, and achievement, actually. I’m really proud of myself that all those years I have been working so hard helped me to become world No 1. But you know for me it’s more about end the year as world No 1, not just become world No 1 and then next week you’re second. ‘It’s good so that I can say I have been world No 1, but I really would like to finish the year as world No 1. That’s why I’m still positive and I’m still motivated.’ Aryna Sabalenka was defeated by Coco Gauff in the US Open final on Saturday (Image: GETTY) Meanwhile, Gauff said: ‘A month ago, I won a 500 title and people said I would stop at that. Two weeks ago, I won a 1000 title and people were saying that was the biggest it was going to get. Three weeks later, I’m here with this trophy right now. ‘I tried my best to carry this with grace and I’ve been doing my best. Honestly, to those who thought they were putting water in my fire, you were really adding gas to it. And now I’m really burning so bright.’