"That’s such a strange thing to ask": Andy Roddick blasts Roland Garros broadcaster for asking world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka to dance on court
Aryna Sabalenka defeated Naomi Osaka 7-5, 6-3 at Roland Garros Monday, reaching the quarterfinals with 39 winners and dominating first-serve statistics. However, on-court interviewer Fabrice Santoro's request for Sabalenka to perform a "Thriller" dance drew criticism from Andy Roddick, who called it an awkward ask in a professional setting. Sabalenka complied cheerfully, though Roddick felt the moment distracted from her actual performance. She next faces Diana Shanider in the quarterfinals, with a fifth Grand Slam title as her stated goal.
Aryna Sabalenka defeated Naomi Osaka 7-5, 6-3 at Roland Garros Monday, reaching the quarterfinals with 39 winners and dominating first-serve statistics. However, on-court interviewer Fabrice Santoro's request for Sabalenka to perform a "Thriller" dance drew criticism from Andy Roddick, who called it an awkward ask in a professional setting. Sabalenka complied cheerfully, though Roddick felt the moment distracted from her actual performance. She next faces Diana Shanider in the quarterfinals, with a fifth Grand Slam title as her stated goal.
