The Miami Open presented by Itaú brought excitement and drama in the women’s round of 64, with top players dominating and a few surprises shaking things up.
Gauff Cruises Past Kenin
Third seed Coco Gauff was in unstoppable form against fellow American Sofia Kenin, delivering a flawless 6-0, 6-0 victory. Gauff’s aggressive play and precise serves left Kenin with little room to breathe, securing her a confident spot in the next round.
Sabalenka Powers Through
World No. 2 Aryna Sabalenka continued her strong run, defeating Bulgaria’s Viktoriya Tomova 6-3, 6-0. Sabalenka’s signature power game was on full display, making her a clear contender for the title.
Collins Edges Out Cirstea
Danielle Collins, seeded 14th, faced a tough challenge from Romania’s Sorana Cirstea. In a nail-biting match, Collins held her nerve to win 6-4, 7-6 (3).
Paolini Dominates Sramkova
Italy’s Jasmine Paolini showcased her strength with a commanding 6-4, 6-4 win over Slovakia’s Rebecca Sramkova, moving forward with confidence.
Krueger Stuns Rybakina
In one of the day’s biggest upsets, American Ashlyn Krueger outlasted seventh seed Elena Rybakina in a grueling three-set match, finishing 6-4, 2-6, 6-4.
Zheng Advances Comfortably
Ninth seed Qinwen Zheng of China swept past Lauren Davis, winning 6-1, 7-5. Zheng’s dominant performance underscored her readiness to go the distance in the tournament.
Osaka Back in Action
Four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka showed her trademark resilience, defeating 24th seed Liudmila Samsonova 6-2, 6-4. Osaka’s return to the tour has been met with enthusiasm from fans worldwide.
Baptiste Shocks Kasatkina
In another surprise, American Hailey Baptiste overcame 12th seed Daria Kasatkina in a three-set thriller, winning 3-6, 6-4, 7-5. Baptiste’s determination and crowd support propelled her to victory.
Other Notable Results
- Ons Jabeur (31st seed) outlasted Katerina Siniakova in a close 6-4, 7-6 (7) win.
- Leylah Fernandez (26th seed) defeated American Alycia Parks 7-6 (1), 6-3.
- Marta Kostyuk emerged victorious against Ekaterina Alexandrova, with a 7-6 (5), 6-2 win.
- Maria Sakkari (28th seed) won a challenging battle against Lucia Bronzetti 6-3, 5-7, 6-4.
With the round of 64 wrapped up, fans eagerly await the next phase of the Miami Open as the competition heats up. Stay tuned for more exhilarating tennis action!
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