'Definitely Going For A Drink': Sabalenka After Losing Lead In US Open Final

| by Evita Mueller

Aryna Sabalenka finished Saturday night on the losing side of the US Open final, but she's not super depressed about it.

Sabalenka won her maiden Grand Slam title earlier this year in Melbourne but failed to win another one. Her final Grand Slam appearance of this year came at the US Open this week, and she played amazingly to get to the final but was then beaten by Coco Gauff in said final.

It's nothing new for Sabalenka, as she endured a couple of huge disappointments this year, but she's not leaving New York totally empty-handed. She's set to become world number one on the WTA Tour, which was a long-time dream of hers. She'll also celebrate it.

Yeah, that's why probably, that's why I'm not super depressed right now. I'm definitely going why I'm not super depressed right now. I'm definitely going to be. I'm definitely going for a drink tonight (smiling) if I'm allowed to say that. Yes, we are athletes, but sometimes we are drinking, but not much (smiling).

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The achievement is super emotional for Sabalenka because her late father wanted her to become number one, and she's finally made his biggest dream a reality. It's been a long journey and a lot of work, so she's happy about it.

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.

There are no more Grand Slams this year, but there are more trophies to be won, and Sabalenka is aiming to do that. Her stated goal for the rest of the year is to ensure that she finishes as number one and has a decent shot.

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.

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