Aryna Sabalenka defeated Polina Jacenko 6-1, 6-1 in the first round of the US Open. ^[1] Aryna Sabalenka, the world No. 1 tennis player, angrily confronted reporter Polina Iatcenko after the journalist suggested her off-court activities during the US Open involved parties and fun. ^[2] Aryna Sabalenka told a room of reporters at the US Open that they are like a joke and to think before they say stuff. ^[3] Aryna Sabalenka defeated Camila Osorio to start her US Open campaign. ^[4] Sabalenka entered the US Open under pressure to maintain her top WTA ranking. ^[5] Sabalenka's victory lasted 53 minutes, showcasing her dominance over Jacenko. ^[6] Aryna Sabalenka, the defending US Open champion, became visibly irritated during a press conference on Thursday night when a journalist suggested her off-court activities involved parties and fun. ^[7] Sabalenka stated that her off-court activities did not go beyond her preparations for the US Open. ^[8] Sabalenka defeated Polina Iatcenko in straight sets, 6-1 6-1, on Wednesday at Arthur Ashe Stadium during the US Open. ^[9] Sabalenka told the reporter, 'You guys are, like, a joke,' and questioned why the media would think she was partying instead of training. ^[10] The confrontation occurred after a reporter asked Sabalenka if her busy social calendar in the week before the US Open affected her on the court. ^[11] During a post-match press conference, a reporter asked Sabalenka about her mood, noting that the week prior involved 'lots of parties and fun' due to promotional activities. ^[12]