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Australia’s Ashleigh Barty stepped on to court for the Miami Open final, the biggest of her life, already assured of a place in the top ten when the rankings are updated on Monday. But she proceeded to put the perfect seal on that ascent by dismantling world #5 Karolina Pliskova in straight sets, 7-6 6-3, […] READ MORE
When Karolina Pliskova and Ashleigh Barty step out on to the Hard Rock Stadium court to contest the Miami Open final, they will bring with them very different styles of tennis. Pliskova had to really battle her way into the final. She was a set down to Alize Cornet in the third round, and a […] READ MORE
The Miami Open will add a new name to its list of winners come Saturday. Whoever wins this promising duel between Karolina Pliskova and Ashleigh Barty will walk away with 1000 WTA points, $1,354,010 and her first ever Premier Mandatory trophy. That’s right: Pliskova, a former World No. 1, 2016 US Open runner up, winner […] READ MORE
Tennis super-agent and IMG vice president of tennis Max Eisenbud walked around the grounds of the Miami Open this week working up a sweat and asking friends what they thought of the new location. It was an important question for the Masters 1000/WTA Premier Mandatory event, which had been essentially kicked out of its dog-eared […] READ MORE
The Miami Open round of 16 has arrived and the slate of matches promises a great deal. So far, this tournament has already provided a number of nail-biting three setters and the drama looks likely to continue as the remaining women battle for a spot in the quarterfinals at this Premier Mandatory event. But who […] READ MORE
In this golden era for men’s tennis, dominated by three of the greatest to ever play the sport, it would be all too easy to overlook the contributions of Spain’s David Ferrer. The Valencian naturally falls under the long shadow cast by his illustrious compatriot Rafael Nadal, to whom he so long played second fiddle […] READ MORE
Roger Federer is back in action after surviving a second-round scare against Radu Albot. Here are some matches to keep an eye on as the second week of the Miami Open gets underway. Daniil Medvedev vs. Reilly Opelka H2H- Medvedev leads 1-0 Embed from Getty Images Reilly Opelka has had a nice run so far […] READ MORE
The star power on display at the Miami Open dimmed with Serena Williams’ withdrawal from the Miami Open due to a knee injury. Chinese #1 Wang Qiang, however, will not be complaining about the American’s absence, as she moves in to the fourth round in Williams’ stead. But even without the 23-time Major champion, day […] READ MORE
The first week of the Miami Open at the Hard Rock Stadium has brought some thrilling tennis, as well as some surprise results. But who will book their place in the round of 16 in the Sunshine State? Novak Djokovic vs Federico Delbonis Head-to-head – first meeting Novak Djokovic struggled at the start of his […] READ MORE
The blistering bagel that Caroline Garcia served to Julia Görges in the first set of their third round clash at the Miami Open must have tasted sweeter than a bowl of cherries to France’s world #21. Though Görges attempted to mount a fightback in the second, coming close to taking the match the distance, Garcia […] READ MORE
