Aryna Sabalenka kisses the Butch Buchholz trophy after defeating Jessica Pegula during the women's singles final match at the Miami Open tennis tournament in Miami Gardens, Fla.
Miami Open 2025: Aryna Sabalenka Wins First Miami Title After Defeating Jessica Pegula
World No. 1 tennis player Aryna Sabalenka won her first Miami Open final on Sunday, 30 March, after defeating Jessica Pegula. The Belarussian player defeated fourth-seeded Pegula 7-5, 6-2 to seal her 19th WTA title. The three-time Grand Slam champions took advantage of her forehand to score 24 winners but won the match with a backhand passing shot, blowing a kiss towards the sky in celebration. This is the second time that Sabalenka has defeated Pegula in a final match, winning against the American in straight sets in the 2024 US Open finals.
Miami Open Tennis: Jessica Pegula vs Aryna Sabalenka
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Aryna Sabalenka, right, holds Butch Buchholz winners trophy as Jessica Pegula holds the finalist trophy following the women's singles final match at the Miami Open tennis tournament in Miami Gardens, Fla.
Miami Open 2025: Aryna Sabalenka vs Jessica Pegula
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Aryna Sabalenka, center, holds her god daughter Nicole Vasilevskaya as she celebrates with her coaching team after winning the women's singles final match at the Miami Open tennis tournament in Miami Gardens, Fla.
Miami Open 2025: Jessica Pegula vs Aryna Sabalenka
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Aryna Sabalenka takes a selfie after winning the women's singles final match agains Jessica Pegula at the Miami Open tennis tournament in Miami Gardens, Fla.
Miami Open tennis tournament: Aryna Sabalenka vs Jessica Pegula
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Jessica Pegula, left, and Aryna Sabalenka hug at the end of the women's singles final match at the Miami Open tennis tournament in Miami Gardens, Fla.
Miami Open tennis tournament: Jessica Pegula vs Aryna Sabalenka
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Aryna Sabalenka celebrates after defeating Jessica Pegula during the women's singles final match at the Miami Open tennis tournament in Miami Gardens, Fla.
Aryna Sabalenka vs Jessica Pegula
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Jessica Pegula hits a return to Aryna Sabalenka during the women's singles final match at the Miami Open tennis tournament in Miami Gardens, Fla.
Jessica Pegula vs Aryna Sabalenka
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Aryna Sabalenka hits a return to Jessica Pegula during the women's singles final match at the Miami Open tennis tournament in Miami Gardens, Fla.
Miami Open: Aryna Sabalenka vs Jessica Pegula
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Jasmine Paolini hits a return to Aryna Sabalenka during the Miami Open tennis tournament in Miami Gardens, Fla.
Miami Open: Jessica Pegula vs Aryna Sabalenka
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Aryna Sabalenka reacts to a point against Jasmine Paolini of Italy during the Miami Open tennis tournament in Miami Gardens, Fla.
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