Sabalenka Triumphs Over Gauff to Claim Back-to-Back Sunshine Titles

"Sabalenka’s consistent play confirms her as one of the top contenders on the WTA tour"

Aryna Sabalenka defeated Coco Gauff 6–2, 4–6, 6–3 in the women’s singles final at the 2026 Miami Open. The victory secured Sabalenka’s second consecutive Miami Open title and completed the prestigious Sunshine Double. She had also won Indian Wells earlier this year, thrilling fans with her consistent form.

Sabalenka played strongly throughout the match. She won 73 % of her first-serve points and faced only two break points. Gauff pushed the match to three sets after taking the second. This marked her first appearance in a Miami Open final and showed her potential for the rest of the season.

By completing the Sunshine Double, Sabalenka became the fifth woman in WTA history to achieve the feat. She joined legends such as Steffi Graf and Iga Swiatek. She also became the first player to complete the Sunshine Double in both singles and doubles.

This win adds to Sabalenka’s impressive 2026 season. She has lost only once so far, at the Australian Open final. Her dominant performance at Miami confirms she is one of the top contenders on the WTA tour this year.