Aryna Sabalenka Gets Donald Trump’s Granddaughter’s Backing Before Miami Open Final Against Coco Gauff

At the WTA Finals, Aryna Sabalenka answered back, avenging her painful French Open loss to Coco Gauff with a ruthless straight-sets triumph. Their rivalry now reignites in the Miami Open final after Gauff dismantled Karolina Muchova and Sabalenka edged Elena Rybakina. Yet on home soil, Gauff now faces an emotional jolt as Kai Trump, the eldest granddaughter of Donald Trump, openly backs her rival.

After watching Aryna Sabalenka’s semifinal match, Kai Trump shared her support on social media. Kai posed for a picture with the four-time Grand Slam champion. “Had so much fun watching Aryna Sabalenka,” she said. “Let’s get it Saturday.” Her words showed clear backing for Sabalenka.

It is now obvious who Kai Trump is supporting at the Miami Open. The focus now shifts to who is the favorite. The final promises a high-stakes battle. Sabalenka and Coco Gauff have faced each other 12 times on the WTA Tour. Their rivalry is one of the most competitive in women’s tennis. They are tied 6-6 in their head-to-head record.

There are strong reasons for both players to feel confident. Their fans also have reasons to believe in victory. The matchup remains unpredictable.

Kai Trump pictured with the @MiamiOpen finalist and world number 1 Aryna Sabalenka last night.

Trump; “Had so much fun watching Aryna Sabalenka, let’s get it Saturday!”

; Kai Trump Instagram Story pic.twitter.com/h5TxiRA3ob

— Pavvy G (@pavyg) March 27, 2026

For Gauff, history works in her favor in big matches. She defeated Sabalenka to win her first Grand Slam at the US Open three years ago. She also beat her again at the French Open last year to win another major.

Gauff leads 2-1 against Sabalenka in the finals. Both of her Grand Slam titles came against the Belarusian. That gives her confidence going into the final. On the other side, Sabalenka is the world No. 1. The 27-year-old has held the top ranking since 2024. She has been dominant and consistent.

She is also the defending Miami Open champion. She recently won the BNP Paribas Open. Based on current form, she looks like the favorite. Still, Gauff cannot be counted out. The American has proven her strength in big moments. The final remains wide open.

The atmosphere around the tournament has intensified. American fans are excited to see Gauff in the final. They are hoping for a home victory against the top-ranked player.

Kai Trump’s support for Sabalenka adds another layer. It reflects personal preference and wider cultural dynamics. Sabalenka has also spoken about Trump before, saying, “I know that he follows women’s tennis and supports it, so one hundred percent.” 

Now, with the final just hours away, both players have also shared their perspectives ahead of the showdown.

Coco Gauff opens up ahead of Aryna Sabalenka clash in Miami Open final

Aryna Sabalenka has been the most dominant player at the Miami Open. Her performance against Elena Rybakina in the semifinal showed her strength again. She controlled the match and proved her top form.

Gauff is one of the most agile players on tour. However, Sabalenka has one of the best service hold rates in the game. And of course, Sabalenka is looking forward to the match. She praised her opponent ahead of the final. She expects a tough battle.

“It couldn’t be a better final,” Sabalenka said. “I feel happy for her that she’s finding her tennis back, and I’m excited to play her on her, maybe not the best level right now, but her trying and (getting) back on the best level. It’s always a fight.”

For Gauff, the key will be breaking Sabalenka’s serve. She showed strong return form in her semifinal. Her performance was dominant.

Against Karolina Muchova, Gauff broke serve six times in seven games. At WTA 1000 events this season, she has created 128 break-point chances and converted 61, both the highest numbers among all players.

Gauff also reflected on her past match against Sabalenka. She spoke about confidence issues during that time.

“We played — I think it was WTA Finals — and I started that match off great,” Gauff said. “At the end of day, I just felt like I was entering that tournament maybe a little bit low in confidence, and I just didn’t trust my shots in that moment.”

She also expects a physically tough match. “We’ve played so many matches, and it’s physical when I play her every time, it’s going to be tough. And she’s playing great tennis. She’s definitely world No. 1 for a reason, and it’s going to be a great challenge.” 

With both players ready and Kai Trump backing Sabalenka, who do you think will win the final?

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