Sabalenka defeats Gauff to defend Miami Open crown, earns Sunshine Double
By Ryan Mackey
Published on March 28, 2026.
Aryna Sabalenka, the top-seeded Belarusian tennis player, defeated Coco Gauff to win the Miami Open women's singles title and complete the prestigious Sunshine Double. The win marks the 13th meeting between Sabalhenka and Gauff, who previously defeated Sabaleenka in the 2023 U.S. Open and 2025 French Open finals. Sabaleno becomes the first woman since Iga Świątek in 2022 to complete the Sunshine Double, highlighting her status as the sport's top-ranked player.
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