What Aryna Sabalenka's coaching team were seen doing against Coco Gauff after being screamed at recently

Aryna Sabalenka Advances to WTA Finals Semifinals

Aryna Sabalenka secured her spot in the semifinals of the WTA Finals with a straight-sets victory against Coco Gauff. The Belarusian player faced a tough challenge in the first set but ultimately triumphed 7-6 (7-5), moving closer to the tournament's last four.

Match Summary

After a competitive opening set, Sabalenka dominated the second, defeating Gauff 7-6, 6-2. This win sets up a semifinal encounter with fellow American Amanda Anisimova.

Coaching Team Dynamics

Prior to the match, there was considerable discussion about Sabalenka's on-court attitude, especially following a recent incident where she shouted at her team during a victory over Jessica Pegula, causing her coach Anton Dubrov to leave the box.

Sky Sports pundit Tim Henman closely observed Sabalenka’s team throughout the match and noticed palpable tension.

“In the important moments, when I was courtside and looking across at her player box, they looked unbelievably tense,” Henman said. “They weren’t really contributing a great deal, because [Aryna] Sabalenka was looking pretty volatile.”

Performance Despite Team Tensions

Although tensions within her camp seem present, Sabalenka's performance remained strong and impressive.

“The quality of tennis was absolutely phenomenal,” Henman added.

Summary

Aryna Sabalenka advanced to the WTA Finals semifinals amid visible tension with her coaching team, but she delivered a remarkable performance on court.

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