World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenko retains Miami Open title with resilient victory over Coco Gauff

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World number one Aryna Sabalenka defeated hometown favorite Coco Gaiff 6-2, 4-6, 6-3 in Miami Gardens Saturday night as the Belarusian retained both of this year's titles and secured a third title overall. The match was set up to go wrong for Kyiv-born player but she powered through with resilience after facing early pressure from American rival Gauff who had been favored by many fans at home court despite being fourth-ranked globally in terms form last season when compared against top players like Sabalenka or other contenders including Serena Williams and others.

Key Points

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World number one Aryna Sabalenka defeated hometown favorite Coco Gauff in the final of the WTA 1000 Miami Open.
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Sabalenka secured her second consecutive 'Sunshine Double' by winning both Indian Wells and Miami back-to-back, becoming only the fifth woman to achieve this feat since Serena Williams won it twice consecutively (2003-2004).
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The match was a three-set thriller with scores of 6-2, 4-6, and 6-3 after all that looked like trouble for Sabalenka in Gauff's backyard.
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Sabalenka improved her season record to an impressive 17 wins against just one loss (implied by 'retaining' title from Indian Wells where she had a perfect start).

Developments

[Mar 28, 04:35] Aryna Sabalenka defeated Coco Gauff in the Miami Open final with scores of 6-2, 4-6, and 6-3 to retain her title.

[Mar 28, 01:57] Sabalenka became only the fifth woman in history (since Serena Williams) to complete a back-to-back 'Sunshine Double' by winning Indian Wells and Miami consecutively.

[Mar 28, -01:57] Sabalenka improved her season record significantly after the victory over Gauff at WTA 1000 in Florida (implied by 'retaining' title).

Sabalenka reconquista el WTA 1000 de Miami y completa el Sunshine Double

Eleconomista.com.mx AFP 41m ago

Aryna Sabalenka beats Coco Gauff in the Miami Open final to complete the 'Sunshine Double'

Wfla MARC BERMAN, Associated Press 2h ago

No fall for Aryna Sabalenko as she defeats Coco Gaaff to retain the Miamis Master and secure her third title of this yeartranslated

Clarin Clarin.com - Home 3h ago

Sabalenka powered to a second consecutive triumph at the Miami Open with a resilient and redemptive 6-2, 4-6, 6-3 victory over the hometown favorite. Read more:

The Athletic The Athletic 3h ago

Aryna Sabalenka defeated hometown favorite Coco Gauff 6-2, 4-6, 6-3 to win her second consecutive Miami Open title. This victory made Sabalenka just the fifth woman in history and tied their head-to-head record at six matches each after a dramatic final set comeback from behind by both players previously played against one another on major finals stages including U.S., French Opens

Sabalenka beats Gauff to win second straight Miami Open title

Japantoday 3h ago

World number one Aryna Sabalenka defeated fourth-ranked Coco Gaiff in three sets (6-2, 4-6, 6-3) to win her second consecutive Miami Open title and become the fifth woman ever to achieve a "Sunshine Double." The victory marked Gabuff's first career loss on hardcourt finals since she previously beat Sabalenka at Roland Garros.