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Sabalenka Dominates Miami Open: Claims Sunshine Double Glory | Sports-Games
Sabalenka became the fifth woman to win the Sunshine Double by capturing both Indian Wells and Miami Open titles this season, earning her 24th professional victory.
- On Saturday, March 28, 2026, Aryna Sabalenka defeated Coco Gauff 6-2, 4-6, 6-3 at the Miami Open, becoming the fifth woman to complete the Sunshine Double by winning Indian Wells and Miami in one season.
- This rare feat sweeps elite early-season hardcourt tournaments in California and Florida, placing Sabalenka alongside tennis icons Steffi Graf, Kim Clijsters, Victoria Azarenka, and Iga Swiatek, who achieved it in 2022.
- Securing her 24th professional title, Sabalenka extended her head-to-head advantage over Gauff to 7-6. The match lasted 2 hours and 11 minutes, ending when Gauff was broken for the fourth time.
- "You've pushed me to be a better player," Sabalenka said during the ceremony, praising the crowd's energy. She remained focused throughout, noting the importance of emotional control in the match.
- Remarkably, the champion has held the World No. 1 position for 83 weeks. Her career accolades comprise four Grand Slam singles titles and two doubles titles, cementing elite status.
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The Miami Open was familiar ground for Aryna Sabalenka, as she had previously faced Coco Gauff at the US Open in 2023 and the French Open final in 2025. But this time, she changed the outcome against the home favorite. The world No. 1 achieved the rare feat of winning the ‘Sunshine Double’ in the same season and even defended her title at Hard Rock Stadium. So, naturally, the 18-time Grand Slam champion Martina Navratilova couldn’t help but appr…
Sabalenka beats Gauff in Miami Open to complete 'Sunshine Double'
MIAMI GARDENS, Florida — Aryna Sabalenka beat Coco Gauff in the Miami Open women’s singles final 6-2, 4-6, 6-3 on Saturday. The world No. 1 overpowered fourth-ranked Gauff in the first and third sets with sizzling groundstroke winners and became the first player to accomplish the “Sunshine Double” — winning Indian Wells followed by Miami in the same season — since Iga Swiatek in 2022. It was Sabalenka’s second straight title at the Miami Open, G…
Sabalenka Dominates Miami Open: Claims Sunshine Double Glory | Sports-Games
Aryna Sabalenka defeated Coco Gauff in a thrilling contest to win the Miami Open, marking her second consecutive title and completing the Sunshine Double. This victory adds to her impressive record, making her the fifth player ever to achieve this feat, alongside legends like Steffi Graf and Kim Clijsters.
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