After the French Open, Sabalenka released a statement saying that Gauff “earned that title.” Per EuroSport, Sabalenka says she has reached out to Gauff and apologized for the comments. “I spoke to Coco afterward... I wanted to apologize and make sure she knew she absolutely deserved to win the tournament and that I respect her

World number one Aryna Sabalenka said she has apologised to Coco Gauff after dismissing the American's maiden French Open triumph, adding that she regrets the comments she made about the 21-year-old after the final.

Sabalenka had bemoaned her 'terrible' play after the Roland Garros final, saying that Gauff kept hitting shots off the frame of her racket.