Aryna Sabalenka to Avoid Meal That Caused Her Food Poisoning at 2024 French Open

Aryna Sabalenka isn’t just dodging double faults at this year’s French Open—she’s dodging the menu too.

After a shocking bout of food poisoning derailed her clay-court plans last year, Sabalenka has made one thing clear: she won’t be repeating that culinary catastrophe in 2024. The Belarusian powerhouse, known for her blistering forehands and no-nonsense approach, revealed that she’s steering clear of the infamous dish that left her sidelined and, frankly, stomach-churning.

“I know exactly what I ate, and let’s just say I’m not going near it again,” Sabalenka said with a wry grin. While she didn’t name the dish publicly—likely out of mercy for the restaurant involved—insiders suspect it was a seafood item that didn’t quite serve match-point freshness.

The incident last year forced her to miss crucial practice sessions and left her physically drained heading into the tournament. This time around, she’s taking no chances. Her team has reportedly revamped her entire meal plan while in Paris, working with a private chef to ensure every bite is as safe as it is satisfying.

“It’s not just about avoiding bad meals—it’s about fueling up for war,” Sabalenka quipped. And considering the loaded women’s draw and the looming presence of rivals like Iga Swiatek and Elena Rybakina, Aryna can’t afford even a hint of weakness, gastrointestinal or otherwise.

The French Open may be played on clay, but Sabalenka is playing it smart—sticking to trusted nutrition, tighter protocols, and leaving the culinary adventures for the offseason.

Let that be a lesson to us all: in the high-stakes world of Grand Slam tennis, even lunch can be a game-changer. And Sabalenka? She’s making sure this year, it’s all aces and no upset stomachs. Bon appétit—just not that dish.