Tennis Star Sabalenka Faces Online Backlash Over US Open Mesh Outfit

Professional tennis player Aryna Sabalenka became the target of online criticism following her appearance at the US Open in a mesh outfit paired with shorts and a sports bra. The mixed doubles competitor faced a wave of disparaging comments from social media users who took issue with her fashion choice during the tournament at Arthur Ashe Stadium.

Sabalenka competed alongside Novak Djokovic against Kateřina Siniaková and Henry Patten in the mixed doubles event, ultimately losing the match. Rather than focusing on the competition, detractors seized the opportunity to attack her sartorial selection, with one critic writing: “How about that – Sabalenka leading the parade of streetwalker chic at the US Open with fishnet over shorts and a sports bra.”

Additional comments branded the ensemble a “clown kit” and criticized her accessories, with one observer claiming her gold jewelry with multicolored stones clashed with her tournament outfit. The backlash extended to questioning why the player’s appearance in New York drew what critics characterized as particularly severe reactions.

Sabalenka had anticipated the negative response after debuting the new Nike collection several weeks prior. The athlete dismissed the criticism, stating: “I love my outfit. If someone doesn’t like it, it’s okay. You cannot impress everyone with your outfits. That’s why I like fashion because there is room for whatever, basically.”