WTA World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka had a great day at the office. After dominating her opponent Polina Iatcenko 6-1, 6-1 in the second round of the US Open, she went to work on the press obligations required after each match.Sabalenka was as gracious as she could be despite being peppered with dumb questions. One in particular stood out.MORE: 2026 US Open disruption caused by embarrassing social media influencersAsked about partying last weekagainSabalenka was asked yet again about partying last week inferring that she was not focused on US Open preparation.She clarified that her appearances were with brands she partners with. Painting her as a party girl is unfair given her ranking, resume, and dominant second round performance. She finished her answer by telling the reporter to think about what hes saying.Sabalenka was not the only player who made appearances at parties last week with brand partners. Top players have to fit these obligations into a busy 11-month tennis tournament schedule. The week before the US Open in New York City is a good time to fulfill some of these.September 2, 2026; New York, United States; Belarus Aryna Sabalenka in action during her second round match against Russias Polina Iatcenko. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-Imagn ImagesMORE: Trinity Rodman shows Ben Shelton love with US Open PDA momentWho is asking these questionsIt is not clear who has press credentials, but the questions in this brief clip are not tennis-related (with the exception of one). Asking about her kit, stadium of preference, and what is different about finishing early instead of late in the night seem like elementary choices.The one redeeming piece of information we learned in this mostly pitiful press conference clip was her mindset change to not chase perfection. She is a great champion who has struggled a little since winning the Sunshine Double. There is no doubt her skills are still top notch so the change in outlook could be really beneficial for her in managing her emotions during a challenging match.Enjoy free coverage of the top news & trending stories with The Big Lead Newsletter