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Jessica Pegula wins first Dubai WTA 1000 title
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Jessica Pegula defeated Elina Svitolina 6-2, 6-4 to claim her first Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships title on Saturday. The American, seeded fourth, secured her 10th career WTA singles title and fourth at the WTA 1000 level in a 72-minute match. Pegula's victory marks her as the third American to win the event.
World number one Aryna Sabalenka expressed shock over organizers considering canceling her match due to scheduling issues at the Miami Open. Her clash with Ann Li was moved to the smaller Butch Buchholz court amid delays affecting the main stadium. Despite the disruption, Sabalenka won 7-6 (7/5), 6-4.
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The Miami Open 2026, part of the Sunshine Double, starts on March 17 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida. The tournament features outdoor hard courts and includes top players like Aryna Sabalenka and Jannik Sinner as contenders. Broadcasters and streaming options vary by country.
Teenage Canadian player Victoria Mboko upset world No. 3 Elena Rybakina in a three-set thriller at the Qatar TotalEnergies Open, advancing to the semifinals. The 19-year-old came from behind in the decisive set to end Rybakina's nine-match winning streak. Mboko, seeded No. 10, now faces Jelena Ostapenko next.