Maria Sharapova strongly criticized The Wall Street Journal for its portrayal of Aryna Sabalenka’s practice sessions with male players. She urged the publication to “do better,” calling the article’s headline misleading and unfair.
Sabalenka, a power-hitting force at Wimbledon 2025, trained with Novak Djokovic and Jannik Sinner. Her forehand speed rivaled top ATP stars, yet the media’s focus on her gender rather than her skill raised eyebrows.
Sharapova, known for her explosive game, defended Sabalenka, emphasizing that powerful women in tennis shouldn’t be framed in comparison to men. She questioned the direction of tennis journalism today.
Sabalenka, meanwhile, called her sessions with Djokovic and Sinner exhausting but inspiring. She’s now preparing to face Laura Siegemund in the Wimbledon quarterfinals, continuing her quest for Grand Slam glory.
