SHOCKING: Aryna Sabalenka goes crazy after instantly losing 200,000 followers after making disgusting comment about her “Black” opponent to Coco Gauff – locker room goes into chaos as Coco makes shocking revelation!
SHOCKING: Aryna Sabalenka Loses 200,000 Followers After Controversial Comment — Coco Gauff Responds with Grace Amid Locker Room Tension
Roland Garros was rocked this week not just by on-court intensity but by a storm of controversy involving world No. 2 Aryna Sabalenka and American star Coco Gauff. What began as a routine post-match moment quickly spiraled into global headlines, with Sabalenka reportedly making an offhand comment about her “Black” opponent that sparked outrage — online and within the players’ locker room.
Sources close to the situation say the incident occurred moments after Sabalenka’s loss to Gauff in the quarterfinals. While walking off court, Sabalenka was overheard by several players and staff allegedly making an insensitive remark referencing Gauff’s race in a dismissive tone. Though no official video captured the moment, witnesses claim the comment was “clearly offensive.”
Within hours, the backlash was swift. Sabalenka’s social media accounts reportedly lost over 200,000 followers in less than 12 hours, with many fans expressing their disappointment using hashtags like #RespectCoco and #NoRoomForHate.
In a calm but firm response, Gauff addressed the media the following day.
“I didn’t want this to become a circus,” Gauff said. “But I do think it’s important to stand up when something wrong is said — especially when it’s about identity or race. I respect Aryna as a competitor, but words matter.”
What further fueled the controversy was a leaked conversation from inside the locker room, where several players reportedly confronted Sabalenka about the comment. According to one anonymous source, the scene was “extremely tense” as players questioned Sabalenka’s intent and demanded accountability.
Sabalenka later posted a brief apology on Instagram:
“If anything I said was hurtful, I truly apologize. I was emotional after the match and did not mean to disrespect anyone. I have always respected Coco and all my fellow players.”
However, the apology was seen by many as vague and insufficient. Former players, commentators, and fans called for more direct accountability. Billie Jean King posted on X (formerly Twitter):
“Tennis must remain a place of respect and inclusion. We must speak up — and listen — when something harmful is said.”
Meanwhile, Gauff has tried to de-escalate the situation. When asked if she would accept Sabalenka’s apology, she responded:
“I believe in growth. If she learns from this, that’s all I want. This doesn’t have to define her — or me.”
The WTA has yet to issue a formal statement, though an internal review is reportedly underway. If the allegations are confirmed, Sabalenka could face penalties under the tour’s code of conduct, including mandatory sensitivity training or fines.
The incident has sparked a broader conversation in the tennis world about racism, accountability, and emotional control under pressure. For now, Coco Gauff continues her remarkable run in the tournament, while Aryna Sabalenka faces not just the end of her Roland Garros campaign, but also a reckoning with the impact of her words.
