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Sabalenka Faces Unseeded Miami Open Quarterfinalist
26 Mar
Summary
- Sabalenka defends her Miami Open title in the quarterfinals.
- Baptiste has defeated three seeded players en route.
- This is the first career meeting between Sabalenka and Baptiste.

Aryna Sabalenka is set to defend her Miami Open title against Hailey Baptiste in the quarterfinal round on March 25, 2026. Sabalenka advanced by defeating Ann Li, Caty McNally, and Zheng Qinwen, maintaining a perfect record in straight-set victories throughout the tournament so far. Baptiste has achieved a career-best quarterfinal appearance by overcoming Tatjana Maria, Liudmila Samsonova, and Elina Svitolina, all in straight sets. This upcoming match will be the first time Sabalenka and Baptiste compete against each other on the professional tour.
Baptiste's journey includes her first win against a top-10 player and an impressive 10-6 record for the season. Sabalenka, meanwhile, boasts a formidable 20-1 record for 2026 and is on a nine-match winning streak, having recently secured the Indian Wells title. Despite Baptiste's strong form and potential to challenge Sabalenka, the defending champion is favored to win, extending her dominance on hard courts against players ranked outside the top 40.



