Aryna Sabalenka leads the head-to-head 7–6 after winning the Miami Open 2026 final 6-2, 4-6, 6-3. Sabalenka now leads on hard courts (5–4) and in tiebreaks (4–3), while Gauff retains the edge in deciding sets (4–3) and at Grand Slams (2–1). Their 13 meetings have produced some of the best women’s tennis of the past four years, and the rivalry shows no sign of slowing down.

Sabalenka vs Gauff Head-to-Head Summary

Stat	Result
Overall H2H	Sabalenka leads 7–6
Hard court	Sabalenka leads 5–4
Clay	Gauff leads 2–1
Grass	Never played
Grand Slam meetings	Gauff leads 2–1
Deciding sets	Gauff leads 4–3
Tiebreaks	Sabalenka leads 4–3

Full Head-to-Head Record

All 13 meetings, most recent first:

Date	Tournament	Round	Surface	Winner	Score
Mar 2026	Miami Open	Final	Hard	Sabalenka	6–2, 4–6, 6–3
Nov 2025	WTA Finals Riyadh	RR	Hard	Sabalenka	7–6(5), 6–2
Jun 2025	French Open	Final	Clay	Gauff	6–7(5), 6–2, 6–4
May 2025	Madrid Open	Final	Clay	Sabalenka	6–3, 7–6(3)
Nov 2024	WTA Finals Riyadh	SF	Hard	Gauff	7–6(4), 6–3
Oct 2024	Wuhan Open	SF	Hard	Sabalenka	1–6, 6–4, 6–4
Jan 2024	Australian Open	SF	Hard	Sabalenka	7–6(2), 6–4
Sep 2023	US Open	Final	Hard	Gauff	2–6, 6–3, 6–2
Mar 2023	Indian Wells	QF	Hard	Sabalenka	6–4, 6–0
Aug 2022	Toronto	R16	Hard	Gauff	5–7, 6–4, 7–6(4)
May 2021	Rome	R16	Clay	Gauff	7–5, 6–3
Oct 2020	Ostrava	R16	Hard (i)	Sabalenka	1–6, 7–5, 7–6(2)
Aug 2020	Lexington	R16	Hard	Gauff	7–6(4), 4–6, 6–4

The Grand Slam Meetings

US Open 2023 Final (Hard) — Gauff won 2–6, 6–3, 6–2

Sabalenka took the first set comfortably and looked on course for the title. Gauff’s composure under pressure was extraordinary — she won 12 of the last 14 games to claim her first Grand Slam title. It made Gauff the first American woman to win the US Open since Serena Williams in 2014.

Australian Open 2024 SF (Hard) — Sabalenka won 7–6(2), 6–4

Sabalenka’s only Grand Slam win over Gauff. A high-quality hard-court match on Rod Laver Arena, settled in straight sets by the then world number one. Sabalenka went on to win the title.

French Open 2025 Final (Clay) — Gauff won 6–7(5), 6–2, 6–4

The most significant match of the series. Gauff came back from a set down to win her second Grand Slam title and Roland Garros’ first American champion since Serena Williams in 2015. Sabalenka had beaten Gauff in the Madrid final just weeks earlier. Gauff became the first American woman to win a Grand Slam final against the world number one from a set down in over 20 years.

Tactical Patterns

Sabalenka’s game is built on aggression — one of the biggest serves on the WTA tour and a devastating forehand that she uses to finish points early. Against Gauff, she wins tiebreaks at a 4–3 rate, suggesting she performs better when sets are on the line and the pressure peaks.

Gauff’s edge comes in the long matches. Her 4–3 record in deciding sets reflects a defensive baseline game that becomes harder to break down as a match progresses. Her 2023 US Open and 2025 Roland Garros comebacks were both built on the same template: absorb early aggression, raise consistency in the second set, and outlast Sabalenka in the third. In Miami 2026, Gauff managed the second-set fightback but could not repeat the trick in the decider.

Clay suits Gauff slightly — she leads 2–1 on the surface and won their only clay Slam meeting (2025 RG). On hard courts, Sabalenka now leads 5–4 after three consecutive hard-court wins.

FAQs

Who leads the Sabalenka vs Gauff head-to-head?
Sabalenka leads 7–6 overall as of March 2026, after winning the Miami Open final.

What is their Grand Slam record?
Gauff leads 2–1 at Grand Slams — winning the 2023 US Open final and 2025 Roland Garros final. Sabalenka won their 2024 Australian Open semi-final.

Have Sabalenka and Gauff ever played on grass?
No. They have never met on a grass court.

Who wins their close matches?
Gauff leads in deciding sets 4–3; Sabalenka leads in tiebreaks 4–3.

For the full Miami Open 2026 final report, see our Sabalenka wins Miami Open 2026 article. For odds on Sabalenka and Gauff, visit Bet365. Player profiles: Aryna Sabalenka and Coco Gauff. See all records at our H2H hub.