Sabalenka visits Belarus and opens tennis court in Minsk — online backlash erupts

World number one Aryna Sabalenka visited her home country of Belarus following her Wimbledon defeat and was welcomed with a grand reception. She participated in the opening of a new tennis facility in Minsk, sparking a wave of criticism online. Social media users have accused her of financing the war, citing her ties to the Lukashenko regime.