In the BNP Paribas Open final in Indian Wells, Elena Rybakina defeated Aryna Sabalenka to win her first WTA 1000 championship. Following her victory, she climbed to a career-high World No. 7 position.
Her older sister Anna Rybakina, who accompanied Elena to the competition, was clearly engaged during pivotal moments in the thrilling final.
The sister of the Kazakhstani tennis player received criticism for her passionate reaction during the final. Twitter users said Anna was too over the top.
The online users said that Anna Rybakina’s tendency to act theatrically could eventually become a “liability” for the World No. 7 tennis star team.
“Rybakina’s sister will soon become a liability for her team. Way too unhinged and theatrical each time she thinks she might be on camera,” one user wrote.
However, tennis fans immediately blasted the user for their interpretation of the event. One supporter questioned how Rybakina would suffer due to her sister’s passion.
“How is that a liability for her team? How does it affect anything in any way?” asked the user.
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