Sabalenka shocked by last-minute court switch at Miami Open

World number one Aryna Sabalenka expressed shock over organizers considering canceling her match due to scheduling issues at the Miami Open. Her clash with Ann Li was moved to the smaller Butch Buchholz court amid delays affecting the main stadium. Despite the disruption, Sabalenka won 7-6 (7/5), 6-4.

Sabalenka navigates court switch and weather woes in Miami opener 7-6 (7/5), 6-4 victory over Ann Li marks a gritty start to her title defense at the Miami Open for defending champion Aryna Sabalenka. The match, lasting 1 hour and 42 minutes, was shifted last-minute from the main stage to Butch Buchholz court because of scheduling chaos, including risks to the Carlos Alcaraz-Joao Fonseca encounter and prior night session delays starting at 9 p.m. with Mirra Andreeva playing after.

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