Former Grand Slam winner and Serena Williams' coach Rennae Stubbs ripped Aryna Sabalenka's post-French Open final comments as "rude" and highlighted to the world No. 1 that Coco Gauff's athletic abilities played a big role in the outcome of the title match.

The Belarusian tennis pro, 27, faced criticism after she initially seemed to downplay Gauff's skills and victory.

It was the first No. 1 vs. No. 2 final in Paris since 2013, when Serena Williams defeated Maria Sharapova, and just the second in the last 30 years.