Tennis players are known for making all sorts of wails and grunts while they play. By themselves, they sound alright. But isolated and amplified for the crowd? Well, they can sound a bit, you know, not exactly “play it from your speakers” friendly.

Today’s player encouraging us to throw on a pair of headphones is Aryna Sabalenka. While mic’d up at a game, she let out a relaxed “Ahh” — and immediately reacted with a “Oh my god, guys, turn it off.”

No way, I’ve seen Challengers; this is the way tennis is supposed to be heard!

How do you feel about tennis players playing the Australian Open with a microphone on?
Djokovic & Sabalenka pic.twitter.com/D962WYmJl3

— Pentheking (@pentheking) September 10, 2024