Aryna Sabalenka concluded the WTA`s March tour in the U.S. with a significant victory at the Miami Open.
The world number one has previously triumphed on major hard courts, securing wins at both the Australian and US Opens. However, this Miami Open title marks her first win at a prestigious Sunshine Double event.
Sabalenka expressed her delight in winning the title in Miami, stating, `While we travel weekly and can`t call it home, I have a residence here, making it feel like home. I`m incredibly happy to return home as the tournament champion.`
Let`s review the past two weeks in Miami:
Notable Numbers: Key stats from Sabalenka`s triumph
- Recently, Madison Keys, Clara Tauson, Mirra Andreeva, and Iga Swiatek have all led in tour-level match wins for 2025. Now, after Miami, Aryna Sabalenka is the sole leader with 23 wins.
- Sabalenka also leads in winners this year (716), has reached the most finals (4), and is tied with Madison Keys for the most titles (2).
- Sabalenka`s victory came at the 40th edition of the Miami Open. Only 20 different women have claimed this singles title throughout its history.
- Sabalenka is only the fourth woman this century to win the Miami Open title as World No. 1, joining Martina Hingis (2000), Serena Williams (2003, 2013, 2014, 2015), and Ashleigh Barty (2021).
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Social Buzz
As the world No. 1 in the PIF Rankings for 32 weeks, Sabalenka is also a strong contender for the unofficial social media queen title…
Honor Roll
While there`s only one singles champion, many players stood out in Miami:
Alexandra Eala: The 19-year-old enjoyed a breakthrough week, defeating major champions Iga Swiatek, Madison Keys, and Jelena Ostapenko to reach her first WTA semifinal and break into the Top 100, making history as the first player from the Philippines to achieve these milestones.
Emma Raducanu: The British star, known for her 2021 US Open win as a qualifier, reached her first WTA 1000 quarterfinal this week in Miami. She secured four consecutive main-draw wins for the first time since the 2021 US Open.
Jessica Pegula: WTA 1000 finals are becoming routine for World No. 4 Pegula, who has three titles and three other finals at this level. Miami is a familiar ground for her, reaching at least the quarterfinals in the past four years.
Magda Linette: The Polish player defeated Coco Gauff for her first Top 10 victory of the year, reaching her second career WTA 1000 quarterfinal.
Mirra Andreeva and Diana Shnaider: In their first doubles partnership, they secured an Olympic silver medal last summer. Now, they are the No. 2 team in the PIF Race to the WTA Finals after winning their first WTA 1000 title in Miami.
Hot Shots
Mirra Andreeva is achieving success this year, but Diana Shnaider also deserves recognition for some outstanding moments from the doubles championship match:
