Petra Kvitova defeated Elena Rybakina 7–6, 6–2 in the Miami Masters final on hard court, delivering an upset victory against the pre-match favourite. Rybakina entered the match as the odds-on favourite at 1.36, whilst Kvitova was priced at 3.47, yet the Czech left-hander produced a commanding performance to claim her first title of the season. After a competitive opening set that went to a tie-break, Kvitova asserted control in the second, breaking Rybakina's resistance to secure the trophy. The result marks a significant statement from Kvitova, who demonstrated her ability to perform under pressure on the WTA's biggest stages and adds a prestigious Masters 1000 title to her career resume.