“It's 9 in the morning, don't worry” “Carlos Alcaraz, gallant after the gap made by Aryna Sabalenka in a show
Article by David Istrate – published Monday, September 08, 2025, 20:26 / Updated Monday, September 08, 2025 20:30
Aryna Sabalenka (27 years old, 1 WTA) made a joke in a television show attended by Carlos Alcaraz (22 years old, 1 ATP), being close to saying “Jannik” to the new champion at the US Open.
Aryna Sabalenka and Carlos Alcaraz, as champions of the individual competitions at the US Open, participated on Monday morning in the Today show, broadcast live on the NBC News.
Aryna Sabalenka confused Carlos Alcaraz with Jannik Sinner: “The biggest fail in my life”
The two talked about the trophies conquered at Flushing Meadows, about their evolutions at this time, but also about more trivial topics like Tiktok. After the show producers showed a video made by Sabalenka, Belarus had a moment when he confused and confused Alcaraz with his rival Jannik Sinner (24 years old, 2 ATP).
“By the way, I had a tiktok that I wanted to do with Janni …“Said Sabalenka said, immediately realizing the blahh.
Alcaraz had a reaction full of grace, not giving importance to this moment. “It's 9 in the morning, don't worry, it's all right,” said the new world leader. “I have not heard anything, don't worry you“, Continsed Alcaraz.
However, Sabalenka seemed to be affected by why she said, “Okay, is the biggest fail in my life. Can we cut the phase and delete it?”
The two received a glass of champagne and passed over this moment. “Cheers, Carlos. Alcaraz,” said Belarus laughing.
Saturday, September 6, Aryna Sabalenka won the second consecutive title at the US Openafter a victory in front of Amanda Anisimova, score 6-3, 7-6 (3). A day later, Carlos Alcaraz defeated rival Jannik Sinner with 6-2, 3-6, 6-1, 6-4 and awarded his 6th Grand Slam title.
