Aryna Sabalenka beats Coco Gauff to win Miami Open 2026 and complete 'Sunshine Double'
On 28 March 2026 world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka beat Coco Gauff 6-2, 4-6, 6-3 to retain the Miami Open and become only the fifth woman to complete the Indian Wells–Miami 'Sunshine Double'.
Summary
World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus beat Coco Gauff of the USA 6-2, 4-6, 6-3 in the Miami Open final on 28 March 2026, retaining her title. Having won Indian Wells, she became the fifth woman to complete the 'Sunshine Double' and the first player since Iga Swiatek in 2022. It was her 24th career WTA singles title. A day later Jannik Sinner completed the men's double.
Key facts
- Winner
- Aryna Sabalenka (Belarus), world No. 1
- Final
- Beat Coco Gauff (USA) 6-2, 4-6, 6-3 – 28 March 2026
- Sunshine Double
- Indian Wells + Miami; fifth woman to do it
- Previous player to do it
- Iga Swiatek, 2022
- Career
- 24th WTA singles title; second straight Miami title
Practice MCQs 3 questions
Whom did Aryna Sabalenka defeat in the Miami Open 2026 women's singles final?
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Correct answer: C — Coco Gauff
Sabalenka beat Coco Gauff 6-2, 4-6, 6-3 in the final on 28 March 2026.
By winning Indian Wells and Miami in 2026, Aryna Sabalenka became the first player to complete the 'Sunshine Double' since:
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Correct answer: D — Iga Swiatek, 2022
She became the first player to complete the Sunshine Double since Iga Swiatek in 2022.
Consider the following statements: 1. Aryna Sabalenka is only the fifth woman to complete the Sunshine Double. 2. The Miami Open 2026 was Sabalenka's first title at Miami. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
She is the fifth woman to complete the double. Miami 2026 was her second straight Miami title – she was the defending champion.