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I just want to get drunk, Sabalenka says, after Wimbledon exit
LONDON, July 5 : World number one Aryna Sabalenka said she felt like drowning her sorrows after her wait for a Wimbledon title was extended for at least another year as she lost to an inspired Naomi Osaka in the fourth round on Sunday.The blockbuster clash between two players with four Grand Slam titles each failed to live up to expectations as 14th seed Osaka blazed to a 6-2 7-6(2) victory on Centre Court.Sabalenka was continually knocked off balance by the depth and pace of Osaka's shots and despite digging deep in the second set, she never really looked in control.At one point in the first set she screamed in frustration while early in the second she banged her racket against her head repeatedly. After losing match point, the 28-year-old launched a ball high out of the court before head
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