Sabalenka issues apology after US Open final loss and admits she ‘needs a drink’

‘Yeah, that’s why probably, that’s why I’m not super depressed right now,’ Sabalenka responded when asked about her new 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, like, for me it’s more about end the year as world No 1, not just like 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, like, still positive, and I’m still motivated.’