By Clement Queloz 
World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka claimed her first Miami Open title with a dominant victory over American Jessica Pegula, winning 7-5, 6-2 in the final.
Match Summary
The final started as a closely contested battle, with both players exchanging powerful shots. Pegula initially took the lead, breaking for 3-2, but Sabalenka quickly responded to level the score. At 5-5, the Belarusian stepped up her game, winning eight consecutive points to take the first set 7-5.
In the second set, Sabalenka maintained her momentum, overpowering Pegula with her relentless baseline aggression. She broke early and never looked back, closing out the match 6-2 in just 1 hour and 29 minutes.
Key Stats and Achievements
This victory marks Sabalenka’s 19th career title and her 8th WTA 1000 crown. She becomes the 12th World No. 1 to win the Miami Open, the first since Ashleigh Barty in 2021.
Throughout the tournament, Sabalenka showcased remarkable consistency, not dropping a single set while defeating high-level opponents, including Danielle Collins, Zheng Qinwen, and Jasmine Paolini, before overcoming Pegula in the final.
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Post-Match Reactions
During the trophy ceremony, Sabalenka expressed her gratitude to the crowd and her team, highlighting how special this title was in her career. She also praised Pegula for her performance, acknowledging their growing rivalry on the WTA Tour.
Pegula, despite the disappointment, congratulated Sabalenka and emphasized her determination to continue improving and competing for big titles in the upcoming tournaments.
With this commanding victory in Miami, Sabalenka strengthens her dominance on the WTA circuit, setting the stage for an exciting season ahead.
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