Aryna Sabalenka devours $100 Miami Open ‘Golden Glizzy’ after QF berth
World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka continues to sit atop the women’s tennis world with another quarterfinal appearance. Sabalenka is following up her Indian Wells victory by reaching the final eight of the Miami Open and aims to click the Sunshine Double.
On Monday, Sabalenka toppled Qinwen Zheng in straight sets, 6-3, 6-4, to reach her 32nd career WTA 1000 quarterfinal. Sabalenka trails only Victoria Azarenka (38) for the most of any active player. After the big win, Sabalenka celebrated her big win in style by devouring the Miami Open’s famous “Golden Glizzy,” which costs a whopping $100.
Sabalenka was handed the “Golden Glizzy” immediately after her match and enjoyed every bite. “It’s so f*cking good, you guys,” Sabalenka said. MORE: Coco Gauff credited social media coaching tip in Miami Open win over Sorana Cirstea The “Golden Glizzy” is made of Australian Wagyu beef, crème fraîche, an entire tin of caviar topped with gold flakes.
It is served on a specialized bun. Victory never tasted so sweet. Up next for Sabalenka is her quarterfinal showdown with American Hailey Baptiste, who has been on an incredible run in Miami.
Baptiste has toppled No. 19 Liudmila Samsonova, No. 9 Elina Svitolina, and No.