The Coco Gauff vs Aryna Sabalenka Miami Open women's final was filled with drama, including a moment where Sabalenka appeared visibly 'angry' due to noise from Gauff's player box.
Former Wimbledon champion Marion Bartoli noted that Sabalenka gave an 'angry look' towards Gauff's camp, reportedly irritated by loud noise from one of Gauff's brothers, Cameron and Codey.
Sabalenka dominated the opening set, converting her early advantage into a commanding performance, breaking Gauff twice and wrapping up the first set 6-2 in under 40 minutes.
Despite the distraction, Gauff struggled to find rhythm, committing three double faults in the first set, including one in the opening game that handed Sabalenka an early break.
Sabalenka is attempting to win the 'Sunshine Double' - the back-to-back March hard-court tournaments in Indian Wells and Miami. Gauff had to retire during her third-round match against Alexandra Eala in Indian Wells due to a nerve injury in her left forearm.
