Aryna Sabalenka Claims First Miami Open Title with Victory Over Jessica Pegula

The world No. 1 defeated Pegula in straight sets to secure her 19th WTA Tour title and extend her lead in the rankings.

Aryna Sabalenka defeated Jessica Pegula 7-5, 6-2 in the Miami Open final to win her first title at the tournament.
This marks Sabalenka's third victory over Pegula in a hard-court final within the past year, following wins at the US Open and Cincinnati Open.
The Belarusian now holds 19 WTA Tour titles, including eight at the WTA 1000 level, with 17 of those on hard courts.
Jessica Pegula praised Sabalenka's performance in her post-match remarks, acknowledging her as the best player in the world and expressing gratitude to her supporters.
Sabalenka's victory further solidifies her position as the world No. 1, extending her lead at the top of the rankings after a dominant performance in Miami.