Miami Open Week in Review: Sabalenka’s Triumph and Key Highlights

Aryna Sabalenka concluded the WTA`s March U.S. tour with an impressive victory at the Miami Open.

While the world`s number one player has previously proven her mettle on major hard courts, securing titles at both the Australian and US Opens, this Miami Open title marks her first win at a prestigious Sunshine Double event.

Sabalenka expressed her delight in winning the title in Miami, a city where she feels at home. “I can`t say I live here because we travel every week, but I have a place here, so it feels like home,” she said after her victory. “I`m incredibly happy to return home as the tournament champion.”

Let`s review the key aspects of the Miami Open over the past two weeks:

Key Stats from Sabalenka`s Victory

• Aryna Sabalenka now leads the WTA tour in match wins in 2025 with 23 victories.
• Sabalenka also tops the tour with 716 winners this year, has reached the most finals (4), and is tied for the most titles (2) with Madison Keys.
• Sabalenka`s victory came at the 40th edition of the Miami Open, making her one of 20 different women to win the singles title.
• She is the fourth woman this century to win Miami as World No. 1, joining Martina Hingis, Serena Williams, and Ashleigh Barty.

Notable Performances

Several players stood out at the Miami Open:

Alexandra Eala: The 19-year-old had a breakthrough week, defeating top players like Iga Swiatek, Madison Keys, and Jelena Ostapenko to reach her first WTA semifinal and break into the Top 100 rankings.

Emma Raducanu: Raducanu reached her first WTA 1000 quarterfinal in Miami, achieving four consecutive main-draw wins for the first time since her 2021 US Open victory.

Jessica Pegula: Pegula continued her strong Miami Open record, reaching the quarterfinals for the fourth consecutive year, adding to her impressive list of WTA 1000 achievements.

Magda Linette: Linette secured her first Top 10 win of the year by defeating Coco Gauff, advancing to her second WTA 1000 quarterfinal.

Mirra Andreeva and Diana Shnaider: The duo won their first WTA 1000 doubles title in Miami and are now ranked No. 2 in the PIF Race to the WTA Finals.