Marion Bartoli praises key adjustment to Coco Gauff’s serve in Miami final against Aryna Sabalenka

Photo by Rich Storry/Getty Images Coco Gauff fell short in the Miami Open final, but still put up a strong showing against Aryna Sabalenka. Sabalenka took the title after three sets, and in doing so, became just the fifth woman to complete the Sunshine Double. After a strong opening set from Sabalenka, it looked like she was on track for a straightforward win.

But Gauff found her form and pushed the match into a decider. In that final set, Sabalenka took control again to finish the job. With her victory, Sabalenka now stands alongside Iga Swiatek, Victoria Azarenka, Kim Clijsters and Steffi Graf as players who have won both Indian Wells and Miami back-to-back in a single season.

While Gauff didn’t come away with the trophy, former Wimbledon champion Marion Bartoli believes there were still plenty of positives to take from how she performed. Photo by Chris Arjoon/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Marion Bartoli Weighs In On Gauff’s Miami Open Final Speaking on Sky Sports, Bartoli praised Gauff’s efforts: “She came up a little short, but the way she was able to find a way in the second set to steal a set was incredible. ” “It was total dominance in the first set from Aryna, winning so much.

It showed incredible mentality and heart, and that is why she has already won two Grand Slams. “Because she is a tough competitor, with her heart, with her fight, with her backhand. “I loved the fact today she was using her slice serve a lot.