The world’s top tennis stars will descend on Florida this month for the ATP/WTA 1000 Miami Open. The tournament is the second part of the ‘Sunshine Double’ after Indian Wells, which started in early March.
The Miami Open – one of the largest for the ATP and WTA 1000 – will hit the hardcourts at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens from March 17-31. The top names in the sport will play in singles and doubles action, and guests can meander through the grounds to see their favorite players in action.
The complex comprises of 30 courts, with the stadium court having the capacity to holding 13,800 spectators, while an additional 3,500 line the Butch Buchholz Court to provide a world-class tennis experience for fans.
The Miami Open begins play with Qualifying rounds from March 17 through March 19. There is no Stadium Court access during qualifying sessions.
The first round begins Wednesday, March 20, with men’s and women’s matches kicking off at 11 a.m. The evening session starts at 7 p.m.
The tournament follows the same schedule format until the finals on March 30 and 31.
On Saturday, March 30, the women’s main draw singles final and men’s doubles final will begin at 12:30 p.m.
On Sunday, March 31, the men’s main draw singles and women’s doubles finals will take place at 12:30 p.m.
Last year Elena Rybakina was a win away from completing the ‘Sunshine Double’, just falling short as she lost to Petra Kvitova in the Miami Open final. Daniil Medvedev won the men’s title in Miami as he beat Jannik Sinner in the final.
Novak Djokovic and Iga Swiatek will headline the men’s and women’s singles draws at the Miami Open.
Djokovic will be playing the Miami Open for the first time 2019 and will be looking to win the tournament for a seventh time. He has not competed in Miami for the last few years due to being unable to travel to the US because he is unvaccinated.
Carlos Alcaraz, Jannik Sinner and Daniil Medvedev look set to be the leading contenders for the men’s title along with Djokovic.
Rafael Nadal looks unlikely to play after withdrawing on the eve of Indian Wells.
Swiatek and Aryna Sabalenka will lead the women’s field while last year’s runner-up Elena Rybakina is hoping to be ready after missing Indian Wells.
World No. 3 Rybakina withdrew from Indian Wells hours ahead of starting her title defence due to illness.
Defending champion Petra Kvitova is not playing as she is pregnant.
Simona Halep will be making her return after getting a main-draw wild card. Miami will be Halep’s first tournament since the 2022 US Open.