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Sabalenka upset in Miami, breaks racket in frustration

Amidst personal tragedy following the shocking passing of her ex-boyfriend, Konstantin Koltsov, Aryna Sabalenka’s Miami Open campaign was cut short in the third round at the hands of Anhelina Kalinina. Meanwhile, Iga Swiatek, Naomi Osaka, and Elena Rybakina all notched up victories.

Aryna Sabalenka

Just four days after the tragic incident involving her former long-term partner, who fell from the 23rd floor of a hotel in Miami, the second-seeded Sabalenka displayed remarkable resilience by stepping onto the court and securing a straight-sets victory against her close friend Paula Badosa. However, the following match against the 36th-ranked Anhelina Kalinina proved to be a tougher challenge.