Aryna Sabalenka def. Ann Li 7-6, 6-4 — Miami Open 2026 R64

Match recap

Aryna Sabalenka defeated Ann Li 7-6, 6-4 in the R64 of the Miami Open 2026.

Sabalenka won 67% behind her second serve to Li's 54%, the gap that decided a closer match than the straight-sets line suggests. The pair split a flurry of breaks in set two — four in the first four games — before Li couldn't sustain it, falling 7-6, 6-4. Sabalenka, fresh off the Indian Wells title, books a third round with Caty McNally.

Match stats

Aryna Sabalenka: 5 aces, 72% first serves, 1 double fault. Ann Li: 6 aces, 60% first serves, 0 double faults.

Profiles: Aryna Sabalenka · Ann Li — Miami Open 2026

Head-to-head

Aryna Sabalenka and Ann Li have met 2 times, with Aryna Sabalenka leading the head-to-head 2–0.

• Cincinnati Open 2023 R32 — Aryna Sabalenka won 7-5, 2-6, 6-4