'You guys are like a joke': Sabalenka blasts reporter on 'party' talk in tense presser

World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka cut short a reporter's question during her post-match press conference after being asked whether the events and brand appearances before the US Open had involved "parties and fun."The exchange came after the defending champion Sabalenka's 6-1, 6-1 win over Polina Iatcenko in the second round on Wednesday. It was the second straight press conference in which she was asked about her activities before the tournament.The defending champion rejected the suggestion that her off-court appearances had affected her preparation."You guys are, like, a joke. Parties, fun... like, why would you even say that? Why would you even think about that? What kind of question is that?" Sabalenka said."Just because I posted, like, some activities with brands, and you think that I've been partying, not training?"