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Aryna Sabalenka Favored to Defeat Qinwen Zheng in Miami Open

3/24/2026

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Aryna Sabalenka, World No. 1, will face Qinwen Zheng, World No. 26, in Round of 16 at the 2026 Miami Open on March 23.
Sabalenka is heavily favored with odds of -649, indicating an 86.6% chance of winning.
Qinwen Zheng has reached the fourth round after overcoming injuries.
Their head-to-head record favors Sabalenka, who leads 7-1.
Experts predict Sabalenka will win in straight sets, given Zheng's recent performance and challenges.

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Aryna Sabalenka, World No. 1, will face Qinwen Zheng, World No. 26, in Round of 16 at the 2026 Miami Open on March 23.
Sabalenka is heavily favored with odds of -649, indicating an 86.6% chance of winning.
Qinwen Zheng has reached the fourth round after overcoming injuries.
Their head-to-head record favors Sabalenka, who leads 7-1.
Experts predict Sabalenka will win in straight sets, given Zheng's recent performance and challenges.