Aryna Sabalenka does something for the first time ever in her career as she wins the Miami Open title

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Aryna Sabalenka has stormed to another WTA title, with the Belarusian storming her way to the Miami Open trophy.

Players know Sabalenka won’t drop her level, and the WTA number one proved them right with her Miami Open success.

Sabalenka beat Jessica Pegula 7-5, 6-2 in the final, in what was a repeat of the 2024 US Open final, which the former also won.

Tim Henman says Pegula needs to work on her serve following the match, which took just one hour and 28 minutes.

Sabalenka now has 19 WTA Tour titles to her name, and has extended her win-loss record against Pegula to 7-2.

Aryna Sabalenka beats three top 10 players en route to Miami Open title

The Belarusian has now clinched her maiden Miami Open title, but further career history has also arrived thanks to the caliber of opponents beaten.

As per Tennis Channel, Sabalenka beat three top 10 players en route to a title for the first time in her career.

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Moreover, she is the first player to defeat three top 10 opponents in quarters, semis and the final in straight sets at the tournament since Serena Williams in 2014, as per OptaAce.

In Miami, the world number one and top seed overcame world number nine Qinwen Zheng, number seven Jasmine Paolini and number four Pegula.

Aryna Sabalenka reacts on social media after beating Jessica Pegula in Miami Open final

In a hugely impressive run at the WTA 1000 event, Sabalenka didn’t drop a single set from her six matches.

She opened with a second round win over Viktoriya Tomova, before Elena-Gabriela Ruse retired hurt in their third round clash.

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The Belarusian then overcame defending champion and 14th seed Danielle Collins in the round of 16 before her top 10 assault.

She had beaten three top 10 players in a single event before, but lost the 2022 WTA Finals final to Caroline Garcia after edging past Pegula, Ons Jabeur and Iga Swiatek.

Sabalenka has already reacted to her latest success, writing on Instagram: “Champion of the 305. This one is extra special, my home away from home. Thank you Miami!”

She has also now extended her lead at the top of the WTA rankings, with Pegula remaining in fourth but extending her lead over Madison Keys.