Aryna Sabalenka caused a scandal at the WTA Finals, arguing with her coach during the match, but she managed to win the game.

The WTA Finals in Riyadh, where Simona Halep is the official ambassador, was marked by a scandal caused by Aryna Sabalenka, the number 1 WTA player. During the match against Jessica Pegula, Sabalenka had a heated argument with her coach, Anton Dubrov, blaming him for the instructions given. This dispute led Dubrov to leave the arena, a moment captured by TV cameras.

Nevertheless, Sabalenka managed to win the match 6-4, 2-6, 6-3, stating that the tension created by the argument gave her the energy needed to turn the match around. Although she admits that she went too far, Sabalenka believes that the coach's decision to leave was beneficial, appreciating that the player is always right. With this victory, Sabalenka remains undefeated in Riyadh and leads the group standings, needing one set in the match against Coco Gauff to qualify for the semifinals.