Social

"Drinks on me!" Aryna Sabalenka finds a new way to get crowd support at the US Open

By Associated Press Sep 04, 2024
Social

'What a ride': Former doubles No. 1 Elena Vesnina announces retirement from tennis

By Baseline Staff Nov 22, 2024
Social

Jasmine Paolini—finally!—gets her elusive photo with Rafael Nadal

By Baseline Staff Nov 20, 2024
Social

Jasmine Paolini still on the hunt for ‘legendary selfie’ with Rafael Nadal in Malaga

By Baseline Staff Nov 17, 2024
Social

Shaped by Rafa Nadal, Casper Ruud finds 'it’s too late to change what kind of player I am’

By Baseline Staff Nov 16, 2024
Social

Jannik Sinner’s latest Gucci campaign earns Serena Williams’ seal of approval

By Baseline Staff Nov 16, 2024
Social

As Mike Tyson returns to the ring against Jake Paul, his daughter Milan continues to excel in tennis

By Ed McGrogan Nov 15, 2024
Social

WATCH: Retired soccer star Diego Forlan officially makes Challenger debut in Uruguay

By Baseline Staff Nov 14, 2024
Social

PHOTOS: Rafael Nadal arrives in Malaga for final career event at Davis Cup Finals

By Baseline Staff Nov 14, 2024
Social

"Shocked" Ons Jabeur calls out ITF for canceled tournaments in Monastir, Tunisia

By Stephanie Livaudais Nov 12, 2024
Social

"Drinks on me!" Aryna Sabalenka finds a new way to get crowd support at the US Open

Last year's runner-up will face No.13 seeded American Emma Navarro in the semifinals on Friday.

ByAssociated Press

Published Sep 04, 2024

NEW YORK (AP) — Aryna Sabalenka joked about a new way to try to sway a crowd to cheer for her during a US Open match: Bribe them with booze.

A year ago, Sabalenka lost to American Coco Gauff in the final at Flushing Meadows as a partisan crowd loudly backed the champion. Now Sabalenka will face another American, Emma Navarro, in the US Open semifinals on Friday.

Read More: After quarterfinal demolition of Zheng Qinwen, is Aryna Sabalenka ready to win her first US Open title?

So after her victory in the quarterfinals on Tuesday, Sabalenka was asked by on-court interview Pam Shriver what she might do “to try and get a few more people on your side?”

Sabalenka chuckled and told the folks in Arthur Ashe Stadium: “Drinks on me tonight?”

Then, repeating that offer to the thousands of spectators, Sabalenka added: “Please give me some support in the next match.”

Read More: Dobel Tequila serves up new "Marg-Aryna" cocktail with Sabalenka ahead of US Open

Advertising