Aryna Sabalenka addressed backlash about her Coco Gauff remarks, admitting Gauff 'earned' the French Open victory on Saturday, June 7

The top-ranked tennis star, 27, faced an online backlash after she initially appeared to downplay the second-ranked Gauff’s 6-7 (5), 6-2, 6-4 victory, which marked the first time an American has won a singles title at the French Open since Serena Williams did so in 2015.

Aryna Sabalenka is walking back her comments after she was criticized for her remarks following her loss to Coco Gauff in the French Open on Saturday, June 7.