Miami Open: Coco Gauff to face Aryna Sabalenka after reaching final for first time
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Key Points:
- American Coco Gauff advanced to her first Miami Open final by defeating Karolina Muchova in straight sets, 6-1 6-1, in one hour and 30 minutes.
- Gauff, ranked world number four, will face world number one and defending champion Aryna Sabalenka, who beat Elena Rybakina 6-4 6-3 to reach the final.
- By reaching the Miami Open final, Gauff is set to rise to world number three next week, surpassing former number one Iga Swiatek.
- Gauff described the match as more challenging than the scoreline indicated and expressed appreciation for the support from her family while competing in her home state of Florida.
