Aryna Sabalenka def. Coco Gauff 6-2, 4-6, 6-3 — Miami Open 2026 Final

Match recap

Aryna Sabalenka defeated Coco Gauff 6-2, 4-6, 6-3 in the Final of the Miami Open 2026.

Sabalenka re-imposed the return pressure that won her the opener and broke twice in the decider — games one and nine — to claim the Miami Open title. The match turned on Gauff's 14 double faults: she coughed up serve in the third when Sabalenka, converting 8 of 22 break points to Gauff's 2 of 4, held firm after surrendering the second set. The top seed extends her edge in the rivalry to 6-2.

Match stats

Aryna Sabalenka: 3 aces, 60% first serves, 0 double faults, 4/11 break points. Coco Gauff: 5 aces, 67% first serves, 7 double faults, 1/2 break points.

Profiles: Aryna Sabalenka · Coco Gauff — Miami Open 2026

Head-to-head

Aryna Sabalenka and Coco Gauff have met 7 times, with Aryna Sabalenka leading the head-to-head 5–2.

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