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Aryna Sabalenka Captures Miami Open Title in Straight Sets

The world No. 1 defeated Jessica Pegula 7-5, 6-2 to claim her first Miami Open crown and 19th career WTA title.

Aryna Sabalenka (R) of Belarus embraces Jessica Pegula of the United States after defeating her to win the Women's Singles Final on Day Thirteen of the 2024 US Open at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 07, 2024 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City.
Jessica Pegula celebrates winning the first set against Eala in Miami Gardens.
Mar 27, 2025; Miami, FL, USA; Alexandra Eala (PHL) waves to fans while leaving the court after her match against Jessica Pegula (USA)(not pictured) in a women's singles semifinal on day ten of the Miami Open at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • Aryna Sabalenka won the 2025 Miami Open final, defeating Jessica Pegula in straight sets for her second title of the season.
  • The Belarusian extended her dominance as world No. 1, not dropping a single set throughout the tournament.
  • This victory marked Sabalenka's 19th career WTA title and her third consecutive win over Pegula in a final, including the 2024 US Open and Cincinnati Open.
  • Jessica Pegula struggled with her serve, winning only one of 10 points on her second serve in the first set, while Sabalenka's aggressive play produced 31 winners.
  • Sabalenka earned $1.1 million in prize money and solidified her lead in the WTA rankings, while Pegula took home $597,890 as the runner-up.