We asked you, the Tennishead readers, to predict your 2026 Miami Open WTA champion.
After over 850 votes on TalkingPoints, the results are in. Thank you for your contributions.
Aryna Sabalenka and Elena Rybakina, the 2026 Indian Wells finalists, have competed for the top spot; and another surprise contender has emerged.
Who is your pick to win the 2026 Miami Open?
Who will win the Miami Open in 2026?
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Tennishead readers believe Elena Rybakina will win the 2026 Miami Open
At the time of writing, Tennishead readers have selected Elena Rybakina as their 2026 Miami Open Women’s Singles champion.
The two-time Grand Slam champion has garnered over 28 per cent of the vote, while Aryna Sabalenka attained a little over 22 per cent.
Remarkably, Alexandra Eala – world number 29 and 2025 Miami Open semi-finalist – is Tennishead readers’ second favourite to win the Miami title.
Eala, who has become one of the most well-supported players on the WTA Tour, garnered almost 25 per cent of the vote.
Iga Świątek finished fourth favourite with over six per cent of the vote, while Coco Gauff swept up just under six per cent of the vote.
Tennishead readers have also given Jessica Pegula a 4.65 per cent chance of winning the Floridian event, while 6.92 per cent of readers believe someone else will win the title.
Tennishead TalkingPoints Poll: Who will win the Miami Open?
| Player | Percentage of Vote |
| Elena Rybakina | 22.83 |
| Alexandra Eala | 24.97 |
| Aryna Sabalenka | 22.59 |
| Iga Swiatek | 6.13 |
| Coco Gauff | 5.9 |
| Other | 6.92 |
The first woman to win the Miami Open
Martina Navratilova, an 18-time Grand Slam champion, became the first Miami Open Women’s Singles champion in 1985.
The Czech-American defeated Molly Van Nostrand, Robin White, Catherine Suire, Catarina Lindqvist, Bettina Bunge and Carling Bassett to reach the final in Florida.
In the final, Navratilova defeated compatriot Chris Evert 6-2, 6-4.
If you were in charge of tennis, what is the first rule you would change?
That year, Tim Mayotte became the first player to win the Miami Open Men’s Singles title.
