Aryna Sabalenka continued her Miami Open campaign with a straight-sets victory over Caty McNally, advancing to the last 16. The second seed, chasing a 'Sunshine Double' after winning the Indian Wells title, demonstrated her dominance with a decisive win. This result underscores her strong form on hard courts this season.

Sabalenka's record against top-20 players, particularly her 7-1 mark against Olympic champion Zheng, highlights her current threat level. Her next opponent will be the winner of the Rybakina vs. Gibson quarter-final. Meanwhile, Elena Rybakina cruised past Marta Kostyuk, while Jessica Pegula and Jelena Ostapenko also progressed, setting up intriguing quarter-final clashes.