“He’s not retarded, just old,” Aryna Sabalenka doesn’t go easy on coach Jason Stacy flexing his fiftieth birthday wish

Aryna Sabalenka dedicates a few Instagram stories to her coach, Jason Stacy, on his 50th birthday.

“He’s not retarded, just old,” Aryna Sabalenka doesn’t go easy on coach Jason Stacy flexing his fiftieth birthday wish

Aryna Sabalenka with her coaches (via Imago and Instagram)

Aryna Sabalenka, one of the most fiery players on the Tour, has immensely developed due to her impressive team of coaches. Unlike many players, the two-time Australian Open champion has a fun relationship with her team members. 

Recently, she wished one of her coaches, Jason Stacy, a happy 50th birthday. Sharing a string of videos on her Instagram, the Belarusian wished her goofy coach. In one of the videos, the fitness coach was holding a cookie and, in a deep voice, said, “Cookie good,”  as he stirred a laugh from his player.

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He is not retarded, he’s just old.
Commented the Belarusian.

For the uninitiated, the fitness coach was one of the main attractions from Sabalenka Box at this Australian Open. Not only did the 50-year-old dance in front of the Melbourne crowd, he also let Sabalenka sign his bald head before her matches for good luck. 

The fitness coach turned 50 today, as he celebrated his birthday with his team. With that being said, fans have always shown their love for Sabalenka and her team, and are hoping for more funny videos from their end. 

Jason Stacy
Jason Stacy (Via Instagram)

From a low point in 2022, the team has worked tirelessly with Sabalenka to improve her grip on her emotions. Soon, there was progress, as Sabalenka went on to win many matches, WTA titles, and ultimately, the Grand Slam. She is now a proud player, having won two Grand Slam titles.

Aryna Sabalenka’s fun and easygoing relationship with her coaching team is reflected in her recent performances

Aryna Sabalenka, a player who was often lost in her emotions, is more in control now. And the credit for the same goes to her coaching team, who have created a fun atmosphere to lighten the mood while working towards the final goal. 

Aryna Sabalenka with her coaches
Aryna Sabalenka with her coaches (Via Imago)

Over recent months, Sabalenka and her coaching team have been enjoying their time together, whether it is on the court or off the court. Despite the age difference, the coaches enjoy their players’s goofiness. At the Australian Open, Sabalenka opened up about signing her coach Jason Stacy’s head before the match for good luck. 

Sometimes, the Belarusian also writes random stuff on Stacy’s ears. The fitness coach revealed that she once wrote his name in case he got lost.  

On match days it's just an autograph, signature. Then she writes random things on my ear. So today was my name in case I get lost. Remember my name.
Said Stacy

Furthermore, the coach also revealed the importance of a light atmosphere in the team, especially after Sabalenka was coming off a bad phase. 

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