Aryna Sabalenka has surprised fans with a series of revealing photos on social media, posing in a skimpy leotard on a basketball court ahead of the US Open.
The world No. 1 shared behind-the-scenes images from her interview with Time Magazine on Instagram, wearing an all-black bodysuit that highlighted her muscular physique. The post, captioned "Just hanging… bts of my @time cover shoot," also included a video of the tennis star striding toward a basketball hoop with her hands covering her behind.
Fan Reactions to the Photoshoot
Sabalenka then grabbed the hoop's string and lifted a leg to showcase the outfit. Fans flooded the four-time Grand Slam winner's comments with praise, with one writing, "She's gone crazy," and another adding, "A Goddess walks amongst us!" One fan, reacting to the fourth slide, noted, "Stop hiding your butt (and everything else!) Please!"
Another fan exclaimed, "This is an ACE!" However, not all responses were positive, as one commenter said, "Stop all these and concentrate on actual tennis."
Previous Controversy and Upcoming US Open
The Belarusian star already faced criticism for her remarks after her round-of-16 exit at Wimbledon, which marked her second consecutive Grand Slam exit. She had said her first response was to "go get completely drunk," comments that were not well received. However, the 28-year-old clarified to 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, Sabalenka will prepare for the US Open in New York City later this month, aiming to secure her third straight success at Flushing Meadows.
