The top-ranked tennis star, 27, faced an online backlash after she initially appeared to downplay the second-ranked Gauff’s 6-7 (5), 6-2, 6-4 victory, which marked the first time an American has won a singles title at the French Open since Serena Williams did so in 2015.

Comment: The World No 1’s lack of recognition and downright disrespect after losing the French Open final should lead to some self-assessment, writes

Draymond Green Had Two Words After Aryna Sabalenka's Controversial Coco Gauff Message originally appeared on Athlon Sports. World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka drew backlash for her rather controversial take on her French Open loss to Coco Gauff, with NBA star Draymond Green even chiming in.