World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka reaffirmed her dominance in women’s tennis by clinching her first Miami Open title with an impressive straight-sets victory over Jessica Pegula, winning 7-5, 6-2 in the final.
The highly anticipated showdown between two of the WTA’s top-ranked players began with both competitors holding serve comfortably. Pegula, the home favorite, displayed early aggression, but Sabalenka’s superior power and shot-making ability saw her take control as the first set progressed. A crucial break in the 11th game allowed the Belarusian to seal the opening set 7-5.
In the second set, Sabalenka elevated her game to another level, overpowering Pegula with a combination of blistering groundstrokes and pinpoint serves. The American struggled to find answers to Sabalenka’s relentless attack, and a decisive break at 3-2 paved the way for the world No. 1 to close out the match comfortably.
This victory marks Sabalenka’s first Miami Open title and her eighth WTA 1000 trophy, further solidifying her status as the best player on tour. She also maintained her dominance over Pegula, having now won their last three meetings in straight sets.
After the match, Sabalenka celebrated in style, taking a sip of the signature "Marg-aryna" cocktail—a nod to her love for margaritas. Pegula, in a lighthearted moment, playfully stole the drink from the Tennis Channel desk during a post-match interview, showing the camaraderie between the two rivals.
With another major title under her belt, Sabalenka now sets her sights on the upcoming clay-court season, where she aims to continue her impressive form.