<p>Paris: French Open runner-up Aryna Sabalenka broke down in tears and apologised for what she labelled a "terrible final" after losing 6-7(5) 6-2 6-4 to American Coco Gauff on Saturday.</p><p>World number one Sabalenka appeared to be in the driving seat after taking a 4-1 lead in the opening set, but made a staggering total of 70 unforced errors in the match.</p> .<p>"This will hurt so much, especially after such a tough two seeks playing great tennis in terrible conditions," the Belarusian said as she stifled her sobs.</p><p>"Thank you my team for the support, I'm sorry for this terrible final. As always I will come back stronger," the three-time Grand Slam champion said.</p><p>"To Coco: you deserve it, you're a hard worker, a fighter."</p>
<p>Paris: French Open runner-up Aryna Sabalenka broke down in tears and apologised for what she labelled a "terrible final" after losing 6-7(5) 6-2 6-4 to American Coco Gauff on Saturday.</p><p>World number one Sabalenka appeared to be in the driving seat after taking a 4-1 lead in the opening set, but made a staggering total of 70 unforced errors in the match.</p> .<p>"This will hurt so much, especially after such a tough two seeks playing great tennis in terrible conditions," the Belarusian said as she stifled her sobs.</p><p>"Thank you my team for the support, I'm sorry for this terrible final. As always I will come back stronger," the three-time Grand Slam champion said.</p><p>"To Coco: you deserve it, you're a hard worker, a fighter."</p>