The stage is set for a blockbuster final at the 2025 Miami Open as world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka takes on No. 4 seed Jessica Pegula in a battle for the prestigious hard-court title. Both players fought through contrasting semifinals to secure their spots, setting up a thrilling showdown on Saturday.
Sabalenka’s dominant run continues
Sabalenka has been in ruthless form this fortnight, storming into her first Miami Open final with a commanding 6-2 6-2 victory over Italy’s Jasmine Paolini. Owing to her powerful serves and punishing groundstrokes, the Belarusian never faced a break point, firing six aces and breaking serve four times in a match that lasted just 71 minutes.
This is Sabalenka’s 12th WTA 1000 final, and she has yet to drop a set at the 2025 Miami Open. It’s also her second consecutive final, following a runner-up finish to Mirra Andreeva at Indian Wells earlier this month.
After years of struggling at the tournament that feels like home—given her residence in South Florida—the three-time major champion has finally broken past the quarterfinals and even into the title match. The 26-year-old is savoring the rare comforts of…
