Aryna Sabalenka secured her second consecutive Miami Open title with a hard-fought 6-2, 4-6, 6-3 victory over Coco Gauff on Saturday. The world No. 1 overpowered the fourth-ranked American in the final, claiming her 24th professional crown and becoming the first player since Iga Swiatek in 2022 to win both Indian Wells and Miami in the same season. Sabalenka's triumph marks her second straight win at her hometown tournament, a significant milestone given Gauff's strong connection to Miami. Gauff's off-and-on serve created seven double faults, while Sabalenka registered none during the 2-hour, 11-minute match.

Sabalenka broke Gauff in the first game of the decisive third set, aided by a double fault and an unforced error, clinching the title with a backhand winner on break point. The 'Sunshine Double' achievement underscores Sabalenka's dominance this spring, following her Indian Wells win just weeks prior. Gauff, despite fighting back to force the third set and receiving deafening support from the crowd, couldn't sustain her momentum, ending her run at the tournament she has never previously advanced beyond the fourth round. Sabalenka's win extends her head-to-head lead over Gauff to 7-6.