"Treat Aryna Sabalenka better";"Give her customized kits" - Fans call out Nike for giving Belarusian "basic a**" outfits after her US Open triumph

Tennis fans recently criticized Aryna Sabalenka's sponsor, Nike, for providing her with basic outfits for her 2024 US Open campaign. The Belarusian secured her second Grand Slam of the season by defeating sixth seed Jessica Pegula 7-5, 7-5 in the final .

During the tournament at Flushing Meadows, seeded second, Aryna Sabalenka defeated Priscilla Hon, Lucia Bronzetti, Ekaterina Alexandrova, Elise Mertens, Zheng Qinwen, and Emma Navarro before triumphing over Jessica Pegula in the final to win her third title of the 2024 season.

Following her US Open title win, tennis fans took to social media to express their disappointment in Nike for providing Sabalenka with lackluster outfits for such a significant event.

One fan stated that Nike should treat Aryna Sabalenka "better."

"Treat her better!" a fan posted.

Another fan expressed that the Belarusian should not receive basic kits for future tournaments, including the 2025 Australian Open, which she has won twice .

"Dont you guys dare give her a basic a** outfit during australian open," a fan wrote.

Many fans suggested that Nike should provide Aryna Sabalenka with custom-designed outfits

"Now give her customized kits, she's your best racket in WTA and deserves better from you," a fan posted.

"BUT WHEN ITS TIME TO GIVE HER A PROPER CUSTOM KIT ITS WHAT? CRICKETS," a fan wrote.

Several fans expressed that the former World No.1 should get better outfits than what she is given now as she is a "champion."

"Cut the check. give her real customs and bring back NikeCourt!" a fan posted.

"She deserves better outfits, do your job @Nike," a fan wrote.

"Next time better dress. She is a Champions," a fan posted.

Aryna Sabalenka on winning US Open 2024: “The best feeling, really wish everyone could experience that”

Speaking to the press following her win over Jessica Pegula in the final of 2024 US Open, Aryna Sabalenka expressed that she experienced indescribable happiness at winning the title. She shared that she wished everyone could feel the same level of joy she experienced after claiming the New York Major .

“I don’t know how to describe that feeling. You’re crying, you’re laughing, you’re just, you know, you feel all these emotions at the same time. That’s the best feeling . I really wish everyone could experience that,” Sabalenka said [via WTATennis.com].

When asked about her aspirations to reclaim the World No.1 ranking, Sabalenka emphasized that her focus is not on rankings. Instead, she plans to approach the upcoming tournaments one at a time and try to win them.

“I’m just trying to focus on myself, and I know that if on each tournament I’ll be able to play my best tennis and I’ll be able to bring this fight spirit on each game. I’ll be able to become World No.1 again,” she added .

With the title win at the 2024 US Open, Aryna Sabalenka concluded her North American hard court swing with 16 wins and only two losses. The Belarusian will next compete in the China Open in Beijing, which starts on September 25.