Don’t feel bad for Aryna Sabalenka. She’s a beast on the court. She doesn’t need a flag to win. But it’s a reminder that sports are never just sports. Politics always finds a way to crash the party. Even a tennis party.
Next time you see her play, remember: that blank space isn’t empty. It’s filled with a big, complicated story. And a whole lot of powerful groundstrokes.
Now, pass the sugar. Coffee is getting cold.
