Aryna Sabalenka Wins Miami Open 2025, Defeats Jessica Pegula in Straight Sets

World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka reinforced her dominance in women’s tennis by clinching her first Miami Open title, defeating Jessica Pegula 7-5, 6-2 in the final. With this victory, she secured her 19th WTA title, including eight WTA 1000 titles and three Grand Slam championships. Sabalenka’s impressive performance throughout the tournament, without dropping a set, further solidified her status as the top-ranked player in the world.

Key Highlights of the Miami Open 2025 Final

Sabalenka’s Victory Over Pegula

• Defeated Jessica Pegula (4th seed) 7-5, 6-2 in the final.
• Did not drop a set in the entire tournament.
• Broke Pegula’s serve to love to clinch the first set.
• Dominated the second set with aggressive shot-making and tactical variations.

Sabalenka’s Achievements

• 19 WTA titles overall.
• 8 WTA 1000 titles (elite category of tournaments).
• 3 Grand Slam titles to her name.
• Became only the third WTA No.1 in history to reach the finals of the Australian Open, Indian Wells, and Miami Open in the same year.

Tournament Performance

Defeated three top-10 players en route to the title,

• Jasmine Paolini (6th seed)
• Zheng Qinwen (9th seed)
• Defending champion Danielle Collins
• Played aggressive yet strategic tennis, blending power with tactical intelligence.

Match Analysis

First Set

• Both players exchanged multiple service breaks in the early games.
• Sabalenka found her rhythm on serve mid-set.
• Broke Pegula’s serve to love at 6-5 to win the first set.

Second Set

• Pegula struggled against Sabalenka’s superior shot power.
• Sabalenka used topspin serves and shot variations to dominate.
• Clinched the match comfortably to win her first Miami Open title.

Sabalenka’s Reaction

• Described the win as “super-special” and said she was “speechless”.
• Expressed happiness in overcoming previous tough finals with a strong mental approach.