Aryna Sabalenka has confirmed the first Sunshine Double of her career by winning the Miami Open. She beat Coco Gauff in the Miami final to become just the fifth woman to win both Indian Wells and the Miami Open. She joins Steffi Graf, Kim Clijsters, Victoria Azarenka, and Iga Swiatek on the exclusive list of female Sunshine Double winners.

As well as securing the Sunshine Double, Sabalenka also made tennis history that no other player has achieved.

Sabalenka's victory at Indian Wells and Miami this year was not the first time she has won both tournaments in the same year. It's easy to forget just how impressive of a doubles player Sabalenka was due to her dominance at the top of the WTA Tour. Her achievement in the Sunshine Double this year makes her one of the most important figures in recent women's tennis history.

Sabalenka's consistency and performance have led her to continuously push the boundaries of tennis.

Sabalenka holds the world number one spot by a large margin, with over 3000 points separating her and Elena Rybakina in second place. The star has once again hit over 11,000 ranking points on the WTA Tour, which is the second time she has achieved this feat.

This achievement underscores her continued dominance and ability to stay at the top of women's tennis.

Sabalenka first hit the milestone back in May 2025, which saw her become the third female star to reach the achievement. Only Serena Williams and Iga Swiatek have managed to reach 11,000 ranking points before, so Sabalenka once again joins an exclusive list.

If she continues her form well into 2026, there's no reason why her ranking points can't continue to grow.

With her victory at the Miami Open, Aryna Sabalenka has not only consolidated her position at the top of women's tennis, but she has also demonstrated her ability to break records and set new standards of excellence. Her performance on the court and her consistency in the rankings make her one of the most dominant players today.

The Belarusian tennis player has proven to be an unstoppable force in the world of tennis, with a promising future and the possibility of continuing to accumulate historical achievements.