Sabalenka & Alcaraz: Awkward TV Moment Goes Viral

Carlos Alcaraz y Aryna Sabalenka They left New York City as brand new champions of the US Open. The world number one, both in the male and female ranking, beat Jannik Sinner and Amanda Anisimova respectively and won a new Grand Slam tournament for their showcases. In that context, both were invited to a television program, where they starred in an awkward moment that ended with laughter from the entire panel.

During an interview in the program Today Show From the United States NBC signal, the best tennis player changed his theme and spoke about one of his hobbies: the dance. “Dancing I’m fatal! I always choose the easiest steps to see me well” The Belarusian expressed before committing a mistake that transformed it into viral.

Is that immediately after The name of Alcaraz was confused, whom he had next to him, with his Sinner. “Anyway, I have a Tiktok related to Jann … eh, Jann …” Sabalenka said. When he realized his mistake, he apologized while everyone laughed.

As for the Spanish, he took a joke since he pretended to take his champion trophy and leave the study. However, among smiles he said: “It’s nine in the morning, calm. All good, all good.”


James Whitfield

James Whitfield is Archysport's racket sports and golf specialist, bringing a global perspective to tennis, badminton, and golf coverage. Based between London and Singapore, James has covered Grand Slam tournaments, BWF World Tour events, and major golf championships on five continents. His reporting combines on-the-ground access with deep knowledge of the technical and strategic elements that separate elite athletes from the rest of the field. James is fluent in English, French, and Mandarin, giving him unique access to athletes across the global tennis and badminton circuits.

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