Sabalenka lost in the finals of the Australian Open and at Indian Wells — the event that preceded Miami. Sabalenka, who now lives in Miami, brought the hand-blown crystal trophy to the interview room.

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Aryna Sabalenka entered the Miami Open final against Jessica Pegula with 18 career titles on her elite resume. The Miami Open crown had proved elusive until Saturday.

Sabalenka lost in the finals of the Australian Open and at Indian Wells — the event that preceded Miami. Sabalenka, who now lives in Miami, brought the hand-blown crystal trophy to the interview ...

Sabalenka lost in the finals of the Australian Open and at Indian Wells — the event that preceded Miami. Sabalenka, who now lives in Miami, brought the hand-blown crystal trophy to the interview ...

Sabalenka lost in the finals of the Australian Open and at Indian Wells — the event that preceded Miami. Sabalenka, who now lives in Miami, brought the hand-blown crystal trophy to the interview room.

“Thank God the rain stopped,” Sabalenka said during the trophy ceremony ... lost in the finals of the Australian Open and at Indian Wells — the event that preceded Miami.