Aryna Sabalenka apologizes, denies claims she insulted Elina Svitolina, BBC Sport reports

BBC Sport reports that Aryna Sabalenka apologized after a viral clip showed her swearing during her WTA Finals defeat by Elina Svitolina. Sabalenka said her comment “was not directed at Elina” and blamed frustration with spectators cheering her mistakes. She apologized to anyone offended and said she should have handled her frustration differently.