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Miami Open takeaways: A surprise champion, a vaccine debate and a looming battle

Ashleigh Barty answered critics who have questioned her No. 1 ranking with a victory in Miami, while unheralded Hubert Hurkacz of Poland won his second straight event in Florida.

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Hurkacz outlasts Sinner to win Miami Open title

Hubert Hurkacz, 24, improved to 10-0 in Florida this year, defeating Jannik Sinner in the Miami Open final on Sunday.

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Barty defends Miami title with Andreescu retiring

No. 1-ranked Ash Barty won her second successive Miami Open championship Saturday by beating Bianca Andreescu, who was injured when she fell and retired trailing in the second set.

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Miami Open could be the next step in Daniil Medvedev's ascension to the top of tennis

Daniil Medvedev, now world No. 2, is considered one of men's tennis' best hopes to fill the gigantic shoes of the sport's longtime stars when they inevitably retire.

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Serena latest star to withdraw from Miami Open

Serena Williams is the latest Grand Slam champion to withdraw from the Miami Open. Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer announced earlier they would skip the tournament.

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