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Miami Open Showdown: Top Seeds Battle Through Round of 64

The Miami Open presented by Itaú saw thrilling action in the Men’s Singles Round of 64, with big names and rising stars putting on a show.

Zverev Cruises Past Fearnley
World No. 1 Alexander Zverev dominated against Great Britain’s Jacob Fearnley with a commanding 6-2, 6-4 victory, showcasing his powerful serve and precise groundstrokes.

Fonseca Stuns Humbert
Brazil’s João Fonseca pulled off an impressive upset against 19th seed Ugo Humbert, winning 6-4, 6-3. Fonseca’s aggressive baseline play left Humbert struggling to find his rhythm.

/fMIAMI GARDENS, FL – March 22: Joao Fonseca of Brazil at the Miami Open held at the Hard Rock Stadium on March 22, 2025 in Miami Gardens, Florida (Photo by Peter Staples/ATP Tour)

Tiafoe Triumphs Over Davidovich Fokina
16th-seed Frances Tiafoe edged past Alejandro Davidovich Fokina in a close battle, winning 7-5, 7-6(5). Tiafoe’s resilience under pressure proved decisive.

Fritz Fights Through
American No. 3 seed Taylor Fritz outlasted Italy’s Lorenzo Sonego 7-6(2), 6-3, using his powerful serve to clinch key points.

Rublev Falls to Bergs
In one of the day’s biggest surprises, Belgium’s Zizou Bergs took down 8th seed Andrey Rublev 7-5, 6-4. Bergs’ relentless play forced errors from the Russian star.

Other Highlights

  • Alex de Minaur (10) breezed past China’s Bu Yibing 6-4, 6-4.
  • Matteo Berrettini (29) recovered from a set down to defeat Hugo Gaston 4-6, 6-3, 6-3.
  • Canada’s Denis Shapovalov (27) edged past Thiago Tirante in a nail-biter, winning 6-3, 6(1)-7, 7-6(3).

Stay tuned for more exciting matchups as the Miami Open continues!

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