Sad news: Aryna Sabalenka confessed that she could not concentrate on the game by receiving the news that her best friend was one of the victims of floods in Texas. Aryna did something that made both Americans and tennis fans worldwide stop, pray and admire the greatness of their heart …
The world of tennis was shaken not only by the intensity of the competition, but by a sample of humanity that transcended the sport. Belarusa tennis player Aryna Sabalenka, currently one of the most outstanding figures of the WTA circuit, broke emotionally during a tournament this week after learning of a tragic news: her best friend had died during the devastating floods that whipped Texas.
According to nearby sources, Sabalenka received the so -called moments before jumping to the track. Despite the deep pain, he decided to appear to the game, but visibly affected, he could not hide his emotions. “My mind was not in the game … My heart was with her,” he said with tears in his eyes during a brief statement after the meeting.
But what really moved the world was what he did after the game. Aryna walked directly to an area of the stadium where a small American flag was placed in mourning for the victims of the disaster. There, he knelt, left a black tape with the initials of his friend written by hand and remained silent for several minutes, with his head inclined and hands together.
The image toured the world in minutes. Social networks, news and sports media were flooded with messages of support, respect and admiration for the tennis player. The hashtag#FuerzaarynaHe became a global trend, while thousands of fans shared their own loss stories, sending breath messages.
The most surprising thing was the gesture he had the next day: Aryna Sabalenka announced that he will donate in full the profits of his participation in the tournament to the aid funds for the victims of the floods in Texas. “I want this to serve something bigger than tennis,” he said.
In a world where competition sometimes leaves little space for empathy, Sabalenka’s gesture has been a heart call. Not only showed courage when facing pain in public, but also a genuine commitment to the people who suffer.
Today, more than a tennis player, Aryna Sabalenka is a symbol of compassion, strength and humanity.
