Aryna Sabalenka calls out shrieking Miami Open final fan after beating Coco Gauff to lift title
The Independent • • sports
Key Points:
- Aryna Sabalenka won the Miami Open final against Coco Gauff in three sets, completing the ‘Sunshine Double’ by winning Indian Wells and Miami back-to-back, a feat last achieved by Iga Swiatek in 2022.
- During the match, Sabalenka called out a fan for yelling "out" during a point, later apologizing for telling the fan to “shut up” during the post-final trophy ceremony.
- Sabalenka’s victory solidifies her status as World No. 1 and the most dominant player currently, following her recent win at Indian Wells and strong performance after losing the Australian Open final in January.
- Despite losing, Gauff had a successful tournament comeback after an injury at Indian Wells and will rise to World No. 3, expressing pride in her performance and joy from the week.
- Both players showed sportsmanship, with Sabalenka praising Gauff’s fighting spirit and their rivalry during her victory speech, emphasizing mutual respect.
