In a sizzling display of tennis prowess at Hard Rock Stadium, World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus cruised into her first WTA Miami Open final with a commanding 6-2, 6-2 victory over Italy's Jasmina Paolini. Sabalenka stayed laser-focused throughout the match, keeping it tied only twice at 1-1 and never losing her serve as she hit six aces and secured four crucial breaks.
The 26-year-old powerhouse, now headed to her 12th career WTA 1000 final, shared after the match, "I definitely say that this was one of the best matches in the season so far. I was just so focused on myself, on the things I had to do today."
Meanwhile, home favorite Jessica Pegula of the USA battled for every point, overcoming wild card Alexandra Eala of the Philippines in a grueling 2-hour and 26-minute semifinal showdown. This win sets the stage for an epic final clash between two top contenders, promising an electrifying conclusion to the Miami Open that will have fans on the edge of their seats. 🎾🔥
Stay tuned as these tennis titans duel for glory in what promises to be a final to remember!
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World No. 1 Sabalenka to meet home favorite Pegula in Miami Open final
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