Aryna Sabalenka advanced to the Miami Open final with a 6-4, 6-4 victory over unseeded Hailey Baptiste, setting up a blockbuster rematch against Elena Rybakina. The world No 1 is chasing the coveted 'Sunshine Double' after winning Indian Wells, where she defeated Rybakina in the final. Sabalenka improved to 21-1 on the season and holds a 9-7 career edge over her opponent.

Rybakina reached the final by defeating No 5 seed Jessica Pegula 2-6, 6-3, 6-4 in a two-hour, 15-minute battle. The defending champion rallied from a 4-0 deficit in the opening set, capitalizing on Pegula's missed break points at 2-2 in the second set. Rybakina finished with 15 aces but won just 98 points to Pegula's 100.

Sabalenka acknowledged the challenge ahead, calling Rybakina 'always a battle' and praising their competitive dynamic. 'These are the matches where I get better as a player,' she said. The first women's semifinal between Coco Gauff and Karolina Muchova will precede the final, with the men's draw also featuring young stars Jiri Lehecka and Arthur Fils advancing to the semis.