French Open: Aryna Sabalenka 'exhausted' after shock Muchova loss, confirms visa for Wimbledon

Aryna Sabalenka admitted to feeling «exhausted» after her shock defeat to Karolina Muchova at the French Open, as she also confirmed her visa for Wimbledon. The No. 2 seed looked to be heading into the final of Roland-Garros for the first time, but saw a 5-2 third-set lead evaporate as the unseeded Muchova stole the match from her grasp.

Ad Sabalenka admitted to feeling «exhausted» at the strain of her nigh-on two weeks in Paris, but said she wouldn't consider the tournament in a negative light given she went three rounds further than she had ever been before. Roland-GarrosMuchova v Sabalenka — French Open highlights2 HOURS AGO Speaking in her post-match press conference, the 25-year-old said: «I think I'm really exhausted right now. »But I think it's only because I lost this match, and it's very, like, very tough, tough match for me to lose.

«But, yeah, I think it's normal to feel exhausted after two weeks of playing non-stop and playing on the clay. It's always physical matches. »She [Muchova] played unbelievable tennis.

Still, I had a lot of opportunities, and I didn't use it. Yeah, of course I'm very disappointed with this tough loss, but that's OK. 'Tears of joy!' — Kato nets emotional mixed doubles title after women's doubles DQ Djokovic in 'perfect position' to take on Alcaraz in 'big fight' — Corretja «I definitely have to learn something from this match and come back stronger.

But, anyway, I think what I was doing and hopefully I will keep doing it this season, that's incredible, just next level. »I don't look at this tournament as negative tournament. I think I did great improvement on the clay court, and it's my best result here.