‘She Is Nice but Sometimes Can Lose Control’ – Aryna Sabalenka Reveals Heartfelt Conversation With Jelena Ostapenko, Reveals Struggles the Former French Open Winner Is Facing.

Aryna Sabalena reveals her opinions on Ostapenko-Townsend saga.

Jelena Ostapenko’s “no class” comment on Taylor Townsend has left tennis fans enraged. After her US Open loss to the American, Ostapenko lost control of her emotions and had a big verbal spat with Townsend. However, as the situation continues to boil over, now the world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka has made her feelings known on the entire situation. During her press conference, Sabalenka admitted she talked to Ostapenko immediately after the match and revealed the Latvian player’s state of mind.

Aryna Sabalenka Opens Up On Ostapenko-Townsend Controversy
Jelena Ostapenko has slowly seen the tennis world turn on her. Despite her clarifying her side on a social media post, fans continue to call Ostapenko out due to a consistent record of her emotions getting the better of her. However, her friend Aryna Sabalenka has given a rather emotional take on things. Sabalenka believes that despite Ostapenko’s flaws, she remains “nice” at heart.

“I spoke to Jelena after the match, but during our conversation I didn’t know what happened,” Sabalenka said. “I have to say that she’s nice, but sometimes she can lose control. And she has some things in life to face and some struggles, so I was just trying to help her, and maybe face it in a more mature way.”

Later Sabalenka admitted she was trying to be someone Ostapenko can open up to. However, the most important revelation came a bit later. The world No.1 hinted at Jelena Ostapenko having some regrets over her actions. “And for sure looking back she’s not happy with her behaviour,” said Sabalenka. However, while Sabalenka remains supportive of her friend, the tennis world in general has turned on Ostapenko.