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The Miami Open has started and some of the best names in the world are all set to compete against one another to clinch the prestigious title. Peyton Stearns is just one among them and is looking all set to make it as far as she can in the tournament. Playing her first-round match at the event, she faced Wang Yafan. The young American star managed to sweep off the Chinese star in straight sets and won the match with the scoreline of 6-2, 6-3.

However, her win was not something that stole the show. What made her match more special was the presence of a special guest. Victoria Azarenka‘s former boyfriend, Redfoo, surprised fans as he was spotted in the box of the rising young American WTA star at the Miami Open. Stearns, known for her lively personality and cheerful nature, crossed paths with Redfoo during the Indian Wells tournament, where she found his energy infectious.

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Impressed by their encounter, Stearns extended an invitation to Redfoo to join her at the Miami Open. His presence in Stearns’ box built the attention of spectators, sparking curiosity about their connection. While Azarenka’s romantic history with Redfoo remains in the past, his appearance alongside Stearns hinted at a new chapter in both their lives, although its nature is speculative for now.

What makes things more interesting is the fact that the Belarusian tennis beauty Azarenka will be going head-to-head against Peyton Stearns in the next round.

While Redfoo’s presence was highly anticipated by many, not everyone was happy with Stearns’ invitation to the famous musician.

Fans slam Peyton Stearns as she gears up to face Victoria Azarenka in the next round

While Peyton Stearns made her way into the second round with a convincing win, some fans did not seem too happy with Redfoo’s presence in the stands. One fan pointed out how he is Victoria Azarenka’s ex and Stearns is up against her next. “He’s Vika’s ex. Guess who Payton is playing next?” said the fan with laughing emojis.

This fan came ahead and hoped that Stearns would invite him to her next match as well. “I hope she’ll invite him again for her R2 match against Vika,” said the fan while mocking Stearns.

While everyone was hoping for Redfoo’s presence at the next match, this fan came ahead and suggested that he would not want the musician’s presence at the event. “well he better not be at the next match.

One fan joked that Jelena Ostapenko needs the same tactics to defeat Azarenka, “This is what Ostapenko needs to do in order to beat Vika btw”

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Last, but not the least, this fan came in and went all in on Stearns. While unable to find the exact reason behind the invite, he suggested that Redfoo is already a big name in the industry. “He’s a multimillionaire performing artist and a Motown heir. I’m not clear on why he would need an invite from her. Notwithstanding, invitinv your coworker’s ex to hang out is something,” said the fan.

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Thus, despite her win, Stearns was under a lot of backlash from the fans who did not like Redfoo’s presence at the match. As she gears up for her next round, what do you think will happen? Will the famous musician make yet another presence or not? Do let us know in the comments below!

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