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Sabalenka Beats Gauff to Retain Miami Open Title and Complete Sunshine Double

The victory capped the rare Indian Wells–Miami sweep known as the Sunshine Double.

MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - MARCH 24: Coco Gauff of the United States returns a shot to Belinda Bencic of Switzerland in the Quarterfinals of the Women's Singles on Day 8 of the Miami Open Presented by Itau at Hard Rock Stadium on March 24, 2026 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • Aryna Sabalenka beat Coco Gauff 6-2, 4-6, 6-3 on Saturday in the Miami Open final to defend her title and secure the Indian Wells–Miami sweep.
  • The win moves Sabalenka ahead 7-6 in their rivalry after they entered the day level through 12 meetings.
  • Sabalenka earned $1,151,380 and 1,000 WTA ranking points, while Gauff took home $612,340 and will rise to No. 3 in the standings.
  • The atmosphere grew tense at times, and Sabalenka received a warning for an audible obscenity after a spectator shouted “out” during a rally.
  • Sabalenka’s triumph gives her 11 WTA 1000 titles, tying Iga Swiatek for the most since the format began in 2009, with only Serena Williams holding more.