To add insult to defeat, Zheng Qinwen was a lonely figure out on Rod Laver Arena as Aussie Open champion Aryna Sabalenka soaked in her victory.
Sabalenka was unstoppable in Saturday night’s final, blasting China’s Zheng off the court 6-3 6-2 in 76 minutes.
The Belarusian became the first women’s champion to defend her Aussie Open crown in 11 years and was beaming as she celebrated with her team and entourage.
Naturally, the TV coverage that went around the world followed Sabalenka in her moment of celebration.
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An absolutely devastated Zheng was seen only once as she stared into nothingness while sitting on her chair immediately after shaking hands with Sabalenka and the chair umpire.
The tradition of making Zheng sit there lifeless while tournament staff prepared things for the trophy…
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