Aryna Sabalenka has shocked fans with her latest social media post as she twirled in a skimpy leotard on a basketball court. The world No. 1 shared behind-the-scenes snaps from her interview with Time Magazine, posing in an all-black bodysuit pulled up to show off her muscular figure.
Behind-the-Scenes Photoshoot
Sabalenka shared photos on her Instagram of her preparing for the photoshoot with the caption: "Just hanging… bts of my @time cover shoot." The post also included a video of the tennis star strutting towards the basketball hoop with her hands covering her behind. Sabalenka then grabbed the hoop's string and lifted a leg to showcase her tiny outfit.
Fan Reactions
Fans flooded the four-time Grand Slam winner's comments with compliments. One said: "She's gone crazy," while another added: "A Goddess walks amongst us!" One fan reacted to the fourth slide of the post as they noted: "Stop hiding your butt (and everything else!) Please!" Another fan exclaimed: "This is an ACE!" However, not everybody was as pleased with Sabalenka's antics as one said: "Stop all these and concentrate on actual tennis."
Recent Controversy and US Open Preparation
The Belarusian tennis star already faced backlash for her comments following her round-of-16 exit at Wimbledon. It was Sabalenka's second exit at a Grand Slam tournament in a row and her first response was to "go get completely drunk." These comments weren't well received but the 28-year-old has been clear about her real feelings towards tennis. She told Time Magazine: "I had a couple of drinks. I danced a little bit, I forgot about tennis for a couple days. But I never get drunk."
Now, the world No. 1 will prepare for the US Open in New York City later this month. Sabalenka will hope to get back to winning ways and secure her third straight success at Flushing Meadows.
