Aryna Sabalenka concluded the WTA`s March tour in the U.S. with a dominant victory at the Miami Open.
The world`s top-ranked player has previously proven her prowess on major hard courts, securing titles at both the Australian and US Opens. However, this Miami triumph marks her first at a prestigious Sunshine Double event.
Sabalenka expressed her delight in winning the title in Miami, stating, `While I can`t call it home as we travel weekly, I do have a residence here, making it feel like home. I am incredibly happy to return home as the tournament champion.`
Champions Reel: Aryna Sabalenka`s Miami Open Victory 2025
Key Stats from Sabalenka`s Victory
- Aryna Sabalenka now leads the tour in match wins for 2025 with 23 victories, surpassing Madison Keys, Clara Tauson, Mirra Andreeva, and Iga Swiatek who each held the top spot at different times.
- Sabalenka also leads the year in winners (716), final appearances (4), and is tied with Madison Keys for the most titles (2).
- This year marked the 40th edition of the Miami Open, with Sabalenka becoming one of 20 different women to win the singles title.
- Sabalenka is the fourth woman this century to win Miami while ranked World No. 1, following 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 social media popularity.
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Honor Roll
While there is only one singles champion, several players stood out at Miami:
Alexandra Eala: The 19-year-old enjoyed a breakthrough week, defeating major champions Iga Swiatek, Madison Keys, and Jelena Ostapenko on her way to her first WTA semifinal and Top 100 debut, becoming the first player from the Philippines to achieve these milestones.
Emma Raducanu: The British star, known for her 2021 US Open victory as a qualifier, reached her first WTA 1000 quarterfinal this week in Miami. Raducanu secured four consecutive main-draw wins for the first time since her 2021 US Open triumph.
Jessica Pegula: WTA 1000 finals are becoming familiar territory for World No. 4 Pegula, who boasts three titles and three other final appearances at this level. Miami is a successful venue for her, reaching at least the quarterfinals in the past four years.
Magda Linette: The Polish player achieved her first Top 10 win of the year by defeating Coco Gauff, advancing to 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 claiming their first WTA 1000 title in Miami.
Hot Shots
Mirra Andreeva is gaining recognition this year, but Diana Shnaider also deserves credit for some of the most exciting moments from the doubles championship match:
