(Reuters) -Top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka overwhelmed American Jessica Pegula 7-5 6-2 to win the Miami Open on Saturday, relying on her usual playbook and powerful forehand to win an eighth WTA 1000 title.

Jessica Pegula got her revenge on Aryna Sabalenka after her close friend claimed a 7-5 6-2 victory over her in the Miami Open final. The 31-year-old American came close to winning on home soil, losing in a repeat of the US Open final, but did get something out of the match.

Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus earned her first Miami Open championship by defeating American and No. 4 Jessica Pegula 7-5, 6-2 to become the sixth player to win Miami as the reigning No. 1. Former great Serena Williams did it four times.