An imperious Aryna Sabalenka made it third time lucky in big finals in 2025 as she swept aside fourth seed Jessica Pegula to claim the Miami Open title for the first time.Sabalenka lost out to Madison Keys in the Australian Open decider and teenager Mirra Andreeva at Indian Wells two weeks ago but proved too strong for the American in Florida and capped off a brilliant week in which she did not drop a set.

World No. 1 Sabalenka was beaten by Madison Keys in the Australian Open final in January and was runner-up once again after a shock defeat against teenager Mirra Andreeva at Indian Wells two weeks ago.