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World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka delivered a commanding performance to defeat Coco Gauff in the final of the Miami Open.
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Sabalenka won 6-2, 4-6, 6-3 in a gripping three-set encounter, successfully defending her title and securing one of the most prestigious achievements in tennis, the “Sunshine Double.”
What Is the Sunshine Double?
The “Sunshine Double” refers to winning back-to-back titles at the Indian Wells and Miami Open, two of the largest tournaments outside the Grand Slams.
Aryna Sabalenka after beating Coco Gauff in the Miami final:
— The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) March 28, 2026
“Coco, you’re so good in speeches I honestly don’t know what else to say. 😂 I wanna start with you. You’re a fighter. You also push me so hard to be a better player. I like our rivalry. You’re incredible. I’m happy to… pic.twitter.com/xaQQASIY2M
What Sabalenka said
Having already triumphed at the Indian Wells Open, Sabalenka’s Miami victory confirms her dominance on the WTA Tour.
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“Winning both titles back-to-back is incredibly special. It shows the consistency and level I’ve been able to maintain,” Sabalenka said after the match.
“I knew I had to reset mentally and play my game again,” Sabalenka explained.
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Sabalenka started strongly, overpowering Gauff in the opening set and extending her flawless run through the tournament.
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