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New York Post
13 hours ago
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- New York Post
Teary Aryna Sabalenka bluntly apologizes for ‘terrible' performance in French Open loss
Aryna Sabalenka is not one to keep her emotions hidden. The Belarusian superstar lets her big game do most of the talking, but she's a boisterous force on court, which has made her one of the most beloved figures in the sport. Sometimes, Sabalenka's emotions are her best friend, allowing her to create an almost overwhelming environment for her opponent. But other times, they can be her undoing, like we saw in her 6-7(5), 6-2, 6-4 defeat to American Coco Gauff in the French Open Final on Saturday. 4 Aryna Sabalenka appears emotional as she speaks to the crowd following her defeat to Coco Gauff in the Women's Singles Final match on Day Fourteen of the 2025 French Open at Roland Garros on June 7, 2025 in Paris, France. Getty Images 4 Aryna Sabalenka appears emotional as she speaks to the crowd following her defeat to Coco Gauff. Getty Images The world No. 1 was shot out of a cannon in the match, storming out to a 4-1 lead in the first set, but she came unglued from that point and was never able to get back in control. Gauff, meanwhile, remained a stoic figure, taking advantage of her opponent's turbulent performance. Sabalenka had a stunning 70 unforced errors to Gauff's 30. 4 'Aryna Sabalenka (C) flanked by French Tennis Federation's President Gilles Moretton (L) and Former Belgian tennis player Justine Henin, holds her second-placed trophy. AFP via Getty Images This was especially apparent in the final set, when Sabalenka broke Gauff's serve to get the match back on level terms, only to get broken at love in the next game. It was all Gauff from that point forward. Sabalenka did not mince words in her post-match interview on Court Philippe-Chatrier. 'Honestly, guys,' Sabalenka said while fighting back tears. 'This all hurts so much.' Sabalenka had only dropped one set in the French Open leading up to Saturday's defeat. She will keep her spot atop the WTA rankings, with Gauff sitting as World No. 2. 4 Coco Gauff holding the Coupe Suzanne Lenglen trophy after winning the French Open women's singles final. Getty Images The three-time Grand Slam champion was able to compose herself for the next minute or so, congratulating Gauff and her team on a well-earned victory, but she welled up again when she turned to her team in the crowd before delivering the most memorable line of the post-match address. 'Thank you to my team for your support. I am sorry for this terrible final. Anyways, thank you, everyone, thank you, as always, I will come back stronger.' Sabalenka was greeted with warm applause throughout the address.
New York Post
21 hours ago
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- New York Post
Fanatics Sportsbook promo for women's French Open Final: New users get $1,000 no sweat first bet
Gambling content 21+. The New York Post may receive an affiliate commission if you sign up through our links. Read our editorial standards for more information. American Coco Gauff will try to bring home her first French Open title and second Grand Slam trophy Saturday morning against World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka. Gauff has hardly put a foot wrong in Paris, losing just one set in her first six matches, but she is still the decided underdog against Sabalenka, who has also just dropped a single set during this fortnight at Roland Garros. Fanatics is offering new users a no-sweat first bet of up to $1,000 for the French Open Final. Fanatics Sportsbook promo for the 2025 French Open Final The offer is valid for new users in Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, Washington, D.C., Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan, North Carolina, New Jersey, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia and Wyoming. You must place at least a $1 bet with odds of -500 or longer for 10 straight days to be eligible for the no sweat bet. How to sign up at Fanatics Sportsbook Select your bonus offer. Choose your state. Fill out your login details. Enter the promo code. Make a deposit. What our Post expert thinks about the 2025 French Open Final The 2025 Women's French Open will reach a dramatic conclusion Saturday with a showdown between Sabalenka and Gauff. Both players come into the match in terrific form, but it's Sabalenka that is getting the support from the betting market. Gauff and Sabalenka have split their 10 previous encounters, though the Belarusian won the most recent battle in Madrid last month. New customers in AZ, CO, CT, DC, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, NC, NJ, OH, PA, TN, VT, VA, WV, or WY only. Must apply this promotion in your bet slip and place a $1+ cash wager with odds of -500 or longer each day for 10 straight days. Your 10 days begin the day you establish your account. Wager must settle as a loss to qualify for Bonus Bets. Bonus Bets will equal the amount of the losing wager(s) (up to $100 in Bonus Bets per day) and expire 7 days from issuance. This offer is not available in NY. Terms apply- see Fanatics Sportsbook app.
New York Post
a day ago
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- New York Post
2025 French Open Final odds, predictions: Coco Gauff vs. Aryna Sabalenka picks, best bets
Gambling content 21+. The New York Post may receive an affiliate commission if you sign up through our links. Read our editorial standards for more information. The 2025 Women's French Open will wrap up with a bang Saturday morning. World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka and World No. 2 Coco Gauff will duel for the Coupe des Mousquetaires. Both players are in terrific form, and have split their 10 head-to-head matches, but it's Sabalenka who is the decided favorite. The Belarussian is -210 on the moneyline, meaning she has 67.7 percent chance of winning according to implied probability. French Open Final: Gauff vs. Sabalenka betting preview It's hard to poke any holes in how Gauff is playing right now. She's won 12 of 13 sets and has barely been under any pressure, save for going down 1-0 against Madison Keys in the quarterfinals. Coco Gauff takes on Aryna Sabalenka in the 2025 French Open Final. AFP via Getty Images Gauff turned that match on its head, winning the next two sets 6-4, 6-1. The American followed that performance with an emphatic win over Lois Boisson in the semifinals. Every part of Gauff's game seems to be clicking, but the betting market believes she's running into a freight train Saturday. Get the lowdown on the Best USA Sports Betting Sites and Apps Sabalenka has long been respected as one of the most gifted players in the WTA, but her mental game held her back. She finally broke through with a Grand Slam title at the 2023 Australian Open, and since then has taken over Iga Swiatek's spot atop the women's tennis world. Sabalenka put an exclamation point on that by ousting Swiatek in the semifinals, ending the Pole's three-year winning streak at Roland Garros. Aryna Sabalenka is looking for her first French Open title. AFP via Getty Images French Open Final: Gauff vs. Sabalenka pick You can easily make a case for either of these women to win Saturday, which is why Gauff stands out as value as an underdog. Sabalenka is the No. 1 player in the world, just defeated Gauff on clay last month and has been dominant in this tournament, but Gauff is the No. 2 player in the world, has five wins against Sabalenka in 10 tries and has also been dominant at Roland Garros. In other words, Sabalenka should be favored, but the odds should be tighter. THE PLAY: Coco Gauff (+172, FanDuel) Why Trust New York Post Betting Michael Leboff is a long-suffering Islanders fan, but a long-profiting sports bettor with 10 years of experience in the gambling industry. He loves using game theory to help punters win bracket pools, find long shots, and learn how to beat the market in mainstream and niche sports.
Yahoo
a day ago
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- Yahoo
French Open men's semifinal results: Jannik Sinner bests Novak Djokovic, will face Carlos Alcaraz in final
After a pair of thrilling semifinals at Roland-Garros, the 2025 French Open Final is set. Carlos Alcaraz will attempt to defend his title against the world No. 1 Jannik Sinner, who beat Novak Djokovic in straight sets to advance to his first French Open Final. Sinner and Djokovic traded points throughout the tight matchup, before Sinner was able to pull out the 6-4, 7-5, 7(7)-6(3) win. Advertisement Sinner snatched the first set, and later the second, with a few key games. The young Italian was often overpowered Djokovic throughout the match, but Djokovic's tactical advantages gave him a chance to fight back. The third set started the way the other two did, with Djokovic taking a narrow lead before Sinner matched it. But Djokovic held strong, not allowing Sinner to pass him throughout the set. However, towards the end, the Serbian's attempt to close out the set were foiled by Sinner, who ducked three set points and won two straight games to force a tiebreaker. Sinner stayed relentless during the tiebreak, sending Djokovic all over the court to take an early lead. Djokovic made a few crucial mistakes, at one point missing an easy point after being blinded by the stadium lights. Djokovic fought back for a few more points, including a save on a match point, but Sinner's victory seemed inevitable. The young Italian iced the win as Djokovic hit the ball into the net — his 53rd unforced error of the matchup. Advertisement Djokovic's French Open run comes to an early end, with the 38-year-old losing a semifinal in straight sets for the first time in 15 years. Sinner, meanwhile, moves on to his first final at Roland-Garros. The 23-year-old Italian is on an unprecedented run this year, and will aim to win his third Grand Slam in a row after winning the 2024 U.S. Open and 2025 Australian Open. Alcaraz moves on after Lorenzo Musetti is forced to retire In the first semifinal of the day, Alcaraz started slow, but he found his stride when it mattered. Despite some early struggles, Alcaraz rallied to defeat Lorenzo Musetti (4-6, 7-6, 6-0, 2-0) in the French Open semifinal Friday. Alcaraz won in the middle of the fourth set after an injury forced Musetti to retire. Advertisement With the win, Alcaraz advanced to the French Open final for the second-straight year. He won the event in 2024, beating Alexander Zverev in the final. Early on, it looked as though Alcaraz would have a tough time repeating as a finalist. Some early errors by Alcaraz — with his serve and at the net — caused him to drop the first set to Musetti 4-6. Alcaraz displayed similar struggles in the second set, but slowly got his game under control. Though Musetti forced a tiebreak, Alcaraz took the second set 7-6. That was all he needed to get going. Finally playing to his potential, Alcaraz dominated the third set, winning 6-0. After the fifth game in the set, Musetti was seen receiving treatment on the sideline. That, combined with Alcaraz finding his stride, led to the Italian's downfall. Advertisement While Musetti tried to keep going in the fourth set, his injury proved to be too much. Musetti retired down 2-0 in the fourth set, likely due to a left hamstring injury. He could be seen rubbing his left hamstring as the match went on. Sinner and Alcaraz will face off in the final on Sunday.
