Sabalenka made the ideal start with a break of the Pegula serve to lead 2-0 but the American, who ended the dream run of Filipino teenager Alexandra Eala in the semi-finals, hit back by winning three games in a row. Back came Sabalenka to lead 5-3 only for the Belarusian to falter trying to serve out the set, allowing Pegula to level once more.

"I'm super happy to have this trophy." World No.1 Aryna Sabalenka expressed her feelings in the post-match conference on Saturday, after clinching her maiden Miami Open title. The post Jessica Pegula Steals a Sip of Revenge From Aryna Sabalenka After Miami Open Heartbreak appeared first on EssentiallySports.

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.