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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.
Summary/Static Details
Why in the news? Aryna Sabalenka Wins Miami Open 2025, Defeats Jessica Pegula in Straight Sets
Tournament Miami Open 2025
Winner Aryna Sabalenka (World No. 1)
Final Score 7-5, 6-2
Opponent Jessica Pegula (4th seed)
Total WTA Titles 19
WTA 1000 Titles 8
Grand Slam Titles 3
Key Wins in Miami Open Defeated Paolini (6th seed), Zheng (9th seed), and defending champ Collins
Historic Feat 3rd WTA No.1 to reach finals of Australian Open, Indian Wells, and Miami Open in the same year
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