Aryna Sabalenka, the world No. 2, exhibited resilience in a 6-4, 6-3 win over Paula Badosa in the Miami Open’s third round. Facing initial resistance, Sabalenka broke Badosa’s serve in a tense first set, ultimately dominating the match.
Badosa fought back valiantly in the opening set, saving break points, but Sabalenka’s persistence paid off as she secured crucial breaks to take the lead. Despite Badosa’s efforts, Sabalenka’s dominance prevailed, leading to a victory in the second set.
Sabalenka’s victory over Badosa marks her 25th WTA-1000 match win this year, setting up a thrilling third-round clash against Anhelina Kalinina. On another court, world No. 3 Coco Gauff displayed her prowess with a convincing 6-1, 6-2 win over Nadia Podoroska.
Gauff’s clinical performance on the court reflects her growing maturity and confidence, setting up a third-round battle against Oceane Dodin. Despite facing challenges from adverse weather and tough opponents, Sabalenka and Gauff demonstrated their mettle, paving the way for exciting matchups in the upcoming rounds of the Miami Open.
