Aryna Sabalenka won the US Open by defeating Amanda Anisimova in straight sets at Flushing Meadows, but fans have criticised her celebrations.
Sabalenka is the first back-to-back US Open champion since 2014, after Serena Williams achieved the feat.
The World No. 1 dropped just one set, against Jessica Pegula in the US Open semi-final, on her way to lifting the title.
The dominant champion impressed at Flushing Meadows, but she’s received backlash for the way she celebrated the win.
Aryna Sabalenka’s US Open champagne celebrations slammed by fans
Sabalenka was captured popping champagne in the locker rooms with her team after the final win, in what appears to be an advert for Moet.
Fans believe the celebrations, which were posted to the US Open’s official social media channels, were too over-the-top from the World No. 1.
On X, one grumbling fan said: “Celebrations shouldn’t mean disrespecting other people’s things or shared spaces!”
Another said: “I’m not a fan of this. They should have had the judgement not to publish this,” while one wrote: “
“Oh dear, waste and excess are not a flex,” said another disappointed fan on social media before adding: “Cringe.”
Sabalenka’s US Open title win was her fourth Grand Slam success, following two Australian Open victories in 2023 and 2024, and last year’s triumph at Flushing Meadows.
Aryna Sabalenka scoops the biggest prize in women’s tennis
Although her post-US Open final actions have been criticised, Sabalenka had every reason to celebrate in New York.
The World No. 1’s victory means she scooped an incredible sum of money for beating Anisimova in the final.
Sabalenka won $5,000,000 for her US Open final win, which is the biggest prize ever given to a female player.
The prize money for both the men and the women at the US Open had risen by 39% from last year’s tournament.