The former world number one and tennis legend criticized the Polish player's loss to Zheng at the US Open after leading 5-0: "There was no way she should have lost that first set."
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The former world number 1 considers the criticism that Belarusian tennis player is receiving for her controversial behavior after losing to Elena Rybakina to be unfair.
Rennae Stubbs, on the bench with the younger Williams during her return, pointed out Sabalenka's behavior and did not hesitate to criticize it clearly.
Rafa's former coach reflected on the German's triumph, whom he welcomed to the Academy not long ago, and confirmed which aspects of his tennis he sees improved.
The Belarusian is one of 19 tennis players who have received a financial sanction from the US Open due to their behavior on the court.
The last American champion of the US Open praised the German tennis player's mentality in achieving his second Grand Slam against Ben Shelton.
Brad Gilbert has emphasized the improvements that the American needs to make in his game to compete with Zverev, Alcaraz, and Sinner.
The German has been able to take advantage of the Spanish player's absence at Roland Garros and the Italian's absence at the US Open, but the next objective must be to win against one of the two, or both, in a Grand Slam.
The former world number one and tennis legend observes an accessibility problem in the country compared to Europe.
