March 28, 2025 — Sports Desk
World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka delivered a commanding performance on Thursday to book her spot in the Miami Open final for the first time in her career, defeating Italy’s sixth seed Jasmine Paolini 6-2, 6-2 in just 71 minutes.
The top-seeded Belarusian, who resides in South Florida, showed her class and composure throughout the match, maintaining complete control from start to finish.
Clinical Stats Fuel Sabalenka’s Victory
Sabalenka dominated on serve, winning 77% of her first-serve points, firing six aces, and saving all four break points she faced. She capitalized on four out of five break point opportunities, giving Paolini little room to recover or build momentum.
“I’m really happy with my performance today,” said Sabalenka after the win. “Reaching my first Miami Open final feels amazing. I stayed focused, and it felt like everything was going my way.”
Unbeaten Run in Miami Continues
So far in the 2025 Miami Open, Sabalenka has not dropped a single set, underlining her dominant form as she eyes another major title. She entered the tournament fresh off her runner-up finish at Indian Wells, determined to go one better this time.
The semifinal saw Sabalenka never trail at any point. The score was tied only once in each set at 1-1, after which the 25-year-old surged ahead with aggressive baseline play and consistent serving.
“This was one of the best matches I’ve played this season,” she added. “I was locked in from the start, and the rhythm just felt right.”
Final Awaits Against Pegula or Cinderella Star Alexandra Eala
In the title match, Sabalenka will face the winner of the second semifinal between fourth-seeded American Jessica Pegula and Philippines’ wildcard Alexandra Eala, who stunned the tennis world by defeating World No. 2 Iga Swiatek in the previous round.
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