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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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1World number one Aryna Sabalenka defeated hometown favorite Coco Gauff in the final of the WTA 1000 Miami Open.
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2Sabalenka 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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3The 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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4Sabalenka 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).