Gauff and Sabalenka to Clash in Miami Final, Sinner Dominates Tiafoe

American tennis star Coco Gauff dominated Karolina Muchova, winning 6-1, 6-1 to advance to the Miami Open final. Gauff, competing in her home state of Florida, broke her opponent's serve to seal the victory, marking her first straight-set win in the tournament. 'It feels amazing to be competing at home,' Gauff said. 'Today, I found a great balance and just fought for every point.' Meanwhile, defending champion Aryna Sabalenka defeated Elena Rybakina 6-4, 6-3 to set up a final showdown against Gauff. Sabalenka, who aims to become the fifth woman to achieve the 'Sunshine Double,' took advantage of Rybakina's errors to win the opening set and then built a 4-0 lead in the second. 'I really enjoy our rivalry, she's an incredible player,' Sabalenka said. In the men's competition, Jannik Sinner extended his record for consecutive sets won at ATP Masters 1000 events to 30, defeating Frances Tiafoe 6-2, 6-2 to reach the semi-finals. Sinner, who surpassed Novak Djokovic's previous record, broke Tiafoe's serve in the opening game and maintained his dominant performance throughout the match. 'Starting the match strong is crucial,' Sinner said. 'When you break your opponent's serve early, it gives you confidence.' Alexander Zverev also advanced to the semi-finals with a 6-1, 6-2 win over Francisco Cerundolo, setting up a clash with Sinner for a spot in the final. The victory marks Zverev's first time reaching the top four in both the Miami Open and Indian Wells in the same season.