Aryna Sabalenka's Playful Strategy to Win Over U.S. Open Crowd: Free Booze

Aryna Sabalenka humorously suggested bribing the U.S. Open crowd with free alcohol to gain their support during her upcoming semifinal match against American player Emma Navarro. The lighthearted proposal came after her quarterfinal victory, where she sought ways to win over the audience after experiencing a partisan crowd last year.

Aryna Sabalenka has devised a humorous tactic to win over the crowd during her U.S. Open matches: offering them free booze.

The Belarusian tennis star lost to Coco Gauff in last year's final, where the American had the full support of the audience. This year, she faces another American, Emma Navarro, in the semifinals.

Post her quarterfinal victory, Sabalenka joked with the audience, suggesting, 'Drinks on me tonight?' in an effort to gain their support. She pleaded with the spectators, saying, 'Please give me some support in the next match.'

(With inputs from agencies.)