Miami 2025 closed with two powerful statements on both sides of the tennis spectrum: the arrival of a rising force and the reinforcement of established dominance.
On the men’s side, Jakub Mensik, just 19 years old, delivered the performance of a lifetime, defeating Novak Djokovic 7-6(4), 7-6(4) in a high-tension final to claim his first ATP title—and not just any title, a Masters 1000. The Czech star becomes the first from his country to win at this level since Tomas Berdych in 2005.
Mensik played with remarkable poise, serving brilliantly and showing no signs of nerves in the crucial moments. Djokovic, aiming for his elusive 100th career title, faltered in both tiebreaks, unable to read his opponent’s booming serve and making uncharacteristic errors. Mensik’s post-match camera signature—“First of many”—felt less like a celebration and more like a prophecy.
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In the women’s final, Aryna Sabalenka reasserted her dominance with a 7-5, 6-2 win over Jessica Pegula, adding a second WTA 1000 trophy to her 2025 season and the eighth of her career. After back-to-back disappointments in the Australian Open and Indian Wells finals, the world No. 1 found her fire again in Florida.
The first set was a rollercoaster, with seven breaks and momentum swings, but Sabalenka took control when it mattered most. In the second set, she was untouchable—powerful, focused, and unrelenting.
With this win, Sabalenka not only draws level with Maria Sharapova in WTA 1000 titles but also strengthens her lead atop the WTA rankings and takes the No. 1 spot in the Race to the Finals.
In Miami, one star was born—and another reminded the world she’s still at the top.
