Aryna Sabalenka vs Ann Li Preview & Prediction | 2026 Miami Open | Second Round
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Aryna Sabalenka begins the defence of her title against Ann Li.
Ranking points: WTA 1000
Start date/time:
Venue: Hard Rock Stadium, Miami, USA
Surface: Outdoor hard
How to watch on TV: UK – Sky Sports Tennis / USA – Tennis Channel
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Aryna Sabalenka vs Ann Li prediction
Aryna Sabalenka comes into this event as the defending champion, and she picked up her second title of the year last week as she won Indian Wells for the first time. A dramatic final saw Sabalenka save a championship point on her way to victory over Elena Rybakina, exacting revenge for her loss to the world number two at the Australian Open. That remains the only defeat for Sabalenka in 2026, and she will now be aiming to win the Sunshine Double for the first time in her career.
She goes up against Ann Li. The American ended a four-match losing run in round one as she defeated Kimberly Birrell in three sets. Li won 6-2 2-6 6-3. She trails 0-2 to Sabalenka in the head-to-head, though did push the Belarusian to three sets in their match at the Cincinnati Open in 2023.
Sabalenka should be able to dominate from the start on this quick surface and win a number of free points on her first serve. Li is unlikely to pull off an upset here.
Aryna Sabalenka vs Ann Li tip: Under 19.5 games
