Friday\u2019s headlines from the 2026 Miami Open include Aryna Sabalenka and Coco Gauff looking ahead to their final clash, and Jannik Sinner making more history.<\/p>\n
We also have news of a key WTA Rankings boost for Gauff and Carlos Alcaraz being urged to play less by a former ATP Tour star.<\/p>\n
Here is our latest roundup of the biggest stories from the combined WTA\/ATP 1000 tournament in Florida.<\/p>\n
Sabalenka and Gauff preview Miami final<\/p>\n
Sabalenka and Gauff will renew their fascinating rivalry in the Miami Open final, with the head-to-head between the pair tied at 6-6.<\/p>\n
After beating Karolina Muchova in the semi-finals, Gauff said that Sabalenka is \u201cdefinitely world No 1 for a reason\u201d and that it is \u201cphysical\u201d when she plays the Belarusian.<\/p>\n
Following her win over Elena Rybakina, Sabalenka assessed that Gauff is a difficult opponent because \u201cshe pushes you into the long rallies\u201d and added she is \u201chappy for [Gauff] that she\u2019s finding her tennis back.\u201d<\/p>\n
Read more: What Aryna Sabalenka and Coco Gauff said about each other before Miami Open final clash<\/a><\/p>\n Gauff overtakes Swiatek<\/p>\n Iga Swiatek\u2019s shock loss to Magda Linette in her opening match in Miami presented Gauff with a WTA Rankings opportunity.<\/p>\n By reaching the final at the Hard Rock Stadium, Gauff has ensured she will replace Swiatek as the world No 3 when the rankings update next week.<\/p>\n Read more: How Coco Gauff reaching Miami Open final affects WTA Rankings as Iga Swiatek dealt blow<\/a><\/p>\n Sinner makes Miami history<\/p>\n Sinner crushed Frances Tiafoe 6-2, 6-2 in the Miami Open quarter-finals to extend his winning streak to 10 matches \u2014 and the Italian has won 20 consecutive sets.<\/p>\n The world No 2 is the first man to reach the semi-finals at the Miami Open in four of their first five appearances at the event.<\/p>\n Read more: Miami Open: Jannik Sinner makes event history as world No 2 storms into semi-final<\/a><\/p>\n Alcaraz told to play less after early Miami exit<\/p>\n Former world No 4 Greg Rusedski has shared his thoughts on Alcaraz after the 22-year-old Spaniard\u2019s surprise third round loss to Sebastian Korda in Miami.<\/p>\n Rusedski commented that Alcaraz \u201clooks like he\u2019s enjoying his social life a little bit much\u201d and also suggested that the world No 1 should \u201cplay a little bit less.\u201d<\/p>\n Despite this, the 1997 US Open finalist added he is \u201cnot worried\u201d about the seven-time Grand Slam champion.<\/p>\n Read more: Carlos Alcaraz told to walk away from big pay days after shock Miami Open defeat<\/a><\/p>\n