MIAMI – Aryna Sabalenka returned to the court for the first time since the death of her former boyfriend earlier this week and kept her emotions in check, as she beat Spain’s Paula Badosa 6-4, 6-3 at the Miami Open on March 22.

After six hours of rain delays, the Belarusian world No. 2 walked onto the court wearing an all-black outfit, a choice matched by close friend Badosa – the duo have described themselves as “best friends” on the WTA Tour.