Sabalenka dominates Paolini to reach Miami Open final
World number one Aryna Sabalenka delivered a masterclass performance to defeat Italy’s Jasmine Paolini 6-2, 6-2 and advance to the Miami Open final.
The 26-year-old Belarusian, a three-time Grand Slam champion, has yet to drop a set in the tournament and is seeking her first Miami Open title.
Sabalenka’s victory sets up a showdown with either teenage wildcard Alexandra Eala or American fourth seed Jessica Pegula in Saturday’s final.
In the semi-final, Sabalenka showcased her dominance with powerful serves and precise groundstrokes, wrapping up the match in just 1 hour and 13 minutes.
“I’m super happy to have given myself another chance at a trophy,” Sabalenka said. “Jasmine is an incredible player, so I knew I had to work hard for every point.”
This marks Sabalenka’s fourth final appearance in 2025, following her win in Brisbane and defeats at the Australian Open and Indian Wells.
