The 2026 Miami Open women's final delivers a blockbuster showdown as World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka faces American star Coco Gauff on the hard court. Sabalenka, the defending champion and reigning Indian Wells winner, stands on the brink of completing the coveted Sunshine Double.
The Belarusian has looked nearly unstoppable in Florida, capping a dominant run with a commanding straight-sets semifinal victory over Elena Rybakina (6-4, 6-3). With titles already in Brisbane and Indian Wells this season, the tennis powerhouse brings her signature explosive power, aggressive baseline game, and improved consistency into the final, aiming for her third title of the young year and a second straight Miami crown.
Miami Open 2026 final: Aryna Sabalenka vs Coco Gauff head-to-head record
On the other hand, Gauff is coming off straight sets, winning 6-1, 6-1 against Karolina Muchova. The American has already confirmed her No. 3 spot, replacing Iga Swiatek in the WTA Rankings. Meanwhile, ahead of the title clash, a look at their head-to-head records and previous meetings.
This marks the 13th meeting between the two rivals, with their head-to-head standing at a perfectly even 6-6. Their encounters have produced high-quality tennis across surfaces, including Grand Slam finals and WTA Finals clashes, blending Sabalenka's raw power against Gauff's tactical intelligence and movement.
This is also their fourth meeting in the final. Their last meeting was at the Round 1 of the WTA Finals, with the five-time Grand Slam champion prevailing. Ahead of that, they met in the Roland Garros final in 2025, with the American sensation winning the clash.
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