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Sabalenka extends ‘olive branch’ to Gauff after French Open comments

Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus, right, and Coco Gauff of the United States during a practice session ahead of the Wimbledon Championships in London — Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus, right, and Coco Gauff of the United States during a practice session ahead of the Wimbledon Championships in London (Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved)

Tennis stars Coco Gauff and Aryna Sabalenka have publicly dispelled rumors of animosity by dancing together at Wimbledon and sharing the moment on social media.
The pair, who recently contested the French Open final, posted videos of themselves grooving on Centre Court and lip-syncing outside the All England Club.
Gauff wrote: “the olive branch was extended and accepted! we’re good so you guys should be too.”
Their public display of camaraderie follows a controversial period after Gauff defeated Sabalenka in the French Open final three weeks prior.
Sabalenka had initially made critical comments about Gauff's win but later apologised, calling her remarks unprofessional.

Coco Gauff and Aryna Sabalenka bury the hatchet with TikTok dance at Wimbledon — In full