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Sabalenka apologises over viral clip, says comment was not aimed at Svitolina

The world number two says she was reacting to spectators, not her opponent, after a clip from her WTA Finals loss to Elina Svitolina drew calls for a suspension.

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Aryna Sabalenka has apologised over a viral clip from her WTA Finals loss to Elina Svitolina, saying her comment was aimed at spectators, not the Ukrainian. Do you accept her explanation?

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Sabalenka apologises over viral clip, says comment was not aimed at Svitolina (3)
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