LATEST UPDATE: Aryna Sabalenka Faces 3-MONTH BAN After Taunting Coco Gauff at Roland Garros 2025 – Caught on Hidden Camera, Now Going Viral
In a development that has rocked the tennis world, Aryna Sabalenka is reportedly facing a three-month ban following a controversial on-court taunt aimed directly at Coco Gauff during the quarterfinals of Roland Garros 2025.
While tensions between the two players had simmered beneath the surface for months, things boiled over during their heated matchup in Paris. According to tournament officials and inside sources, Sabalenka allegedly made a provocative comment toward Gauff after securing a key point in the second set. The moment would have gone unnoticed — if not for an anonymous courtside camera that captured the incident in high resolution.
The footage, which has since gone viral, shows Sabalenka turning toward Gauff and mouthing what lip readers and tennis fans claim was:
“You’ll never win here. You’re just hype.”
The moment was subtle — not picked up by official match microphones — but the camera caught both the words and Gauff’s stunned expression, which quickly drew the crowd’s attention.
Initially, no disciplinary action was taken, but as the video spread like wildfire across social media, public pressure mounted. The hashtag #RespectCoco trended worldwide within hours, with thousands calling on the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) to take action.
On Monday morning, the WTA issued an official statement confirming an active investigation, and by Tuesday, leaks from internal discussions suggested a three-month suspension is being considered for Sabalenka under the code of conduct policy relating to unsportsmanlike behavior and verbal provocation.
“This sport is built on integrity and respect,” said WTA spokesperson Maria Hale. “No player, regardless of ranking, is exempt from those principles.”
Coco Gauff has remained mostly silent since the incident, offering only a short response when asked about it during a press briefing:
“I’m here to play tennis, not to trade insults.”
Her grace under pressure has only fueled support from fans, fellow athletes, and commentators alike. Billie Jean King tweeted:
“Coco represents the best of our sport — fearless, focused, and full of class.”
Meanwhile, Sabalenka’s team has neither confirmed nor denied the comments, but sources close to the Belarusian player say she’s “shocked” by the potential punishment and believes the moment is being “blown out of proportion.”
“Aryna is intense — but not malicious,” one insider said. “She’s devastated.”
If the WTA proceeds with the suspension, Sabalenka would miss the grass-court season, including Wimbledon, and potentially lose crucial ranking points. The impact on her career — and reputation — could be long-lasting.
As fans wait for the WTA’s final verdict, one thing is certain: the eyes of the tennis world are watching, and this incident may mark a turning point in how emotional intensity is handled in professional women’s tennis
