Aryna Sabalenka, amendată după ieșirea nervoasă din finala US Open. Surorile Williams, iertate

Belarusian player Aryna Sabalenka was fined $7,500 for her outburst after losing to Elena Rybakina in the 2026 US Open final. This penalty is the third highest at this year's tournament. Sabalenka expressed her frustration by hitting her racket and sending a ball into the stands. She lost the match 4-6, 7-5, 2-6, missing the chance to win her third consecutive title. After the match, she explained that her reaction stemmed from deep disappointment and pressure. The US Open recorded a total of 20 rule violations and fines amounting to $112,500 this year, with racket abuse being a common reason for penalties. Notably, Venus and Serena Williams were not fined for skipping a mandatory press conference after their first-round doubles match.