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Sabalenka Claims Sunshine Double, Defeats Gauff at Miami Open

4/3/2026

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Aryna Sabalenka defeated Coco Gauff 6-2, 4-6, 6-3 in the Miami Open women's singles final.
The victory gave Sabalenka a Sunshine Double by winning both Indian Wells and Miami in the same season.
The match lasted 2 hours and 11 minutes, with Gauff recording seven double faults.
The Miami Open final set a Tennis Channel viewership record, surpassing previous matches.

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Aryna Sabalenka defeated Coco Gauff 6-2, 4-6, 6-3 in the Miami Open women's singles final.
The victory gave Sabalenka a Sunshine Double by winning both Indian Wells and Miami in the same season.
The match lasted 2 hours and 11 minutes, with Gauff recording seven double faults.
The Miami Open final set a Tennis Channel viewership record, surpassing previous matches.