The Sunshine Double has been completed with Aryna Sabalenka crowned champion at the Miami Open after she defeated home favourite Jessica Pegula in the final.
The Miami Open, one of the most prestigious tennis tournaments in the world, has come to an end. The event, which took place from March 19 to April 1, saw some of the biggest names in tennis battle it out for the top prize.
Aryna Sabalenka emerged victorious, taking home the trophy and a whopping $1,124,380 in prize money. The Belarusian tennis star also earned 1000 points, which will help her maintain her position at the top of the rankings.
Jessica Pegula, the American tennis player who pushed Sabalenka to the limit in the final, earned $597,890 in prize money and 650 points. Despite falling short of the title, Pegula’s impressive run in Miami will see her rise up the rankings.
Iga Swiatek, the Polish tennis star who has been in scintillating form of late, earned $189,075 in prize money and 200 points for reaching the quarterfinals. Swiatek’s impressive run in Miami was brought to an end by Pegula, but she will still take home a significant chunk of change.
Coco Gauff, the young American tennis sensation, earned $103,525 in prize money and 120 points for being eliminated in the fourth round. Despite falling short of expectations, Gauff’s impressive run in Miami will have done her confidence a world of good.
Emma Raducanu, the British tennis star who has been struggling to find her form of late, earned $189,075 in prize money and 200 points for reaching the quarterfinals. Raducanu’s impressive run in Miami will have given her a much-needed boost of confidence, and she will be hoping to carry this form into her next tournament.
The Miami Open has once again lived up to its reputation as one of the most exciting and unpredictable tennis tournaments in the world. With its lucrative prize money and valuable ranking points, the event has attracted some of the biggest names in tennis.
As the tennis world moves on to the next event, one thing is clear: the competition is getting fiercer by the day. With Sabalenka, Pegula, Swiatek, Gauff, and Raducanu all in the mix, tennis fans are in for a treat.
Who will come out on top in the next tournament? Only time will tell. But one thing is for sure: with the level of competition as high as it is, tennis fans are in for a wild ride.