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The Miami Open is set to be an exciting tournament with both young and seasoned players vying for the top prize. Carlos Alcaraz, the young Spaniard, will try to defend his title and get 2 Master 100 in a row after winning at Indian Wells.
Meanwhile, Iga Swiatek will aim to bounce back from her Indian Wells loss and defend her title in Miami. The tournament will feature a mix of different playing styles, with big the best tennis player competing against each other.
As the competition unfolds, it will be interesting to see how the younger players perform against their experienced opponents. The likes of Daniil Medvedev, Caroline Garcia, Ons Jabeur, and Cameron Norrie will be challenging the young players for the top spot.
We will evaluate the chances of the Miami Open Favourites players and assess the Miami Open outrights. The competition is sure to be fierce, and it will be fascinating to see who comes out on top.
Miami Open 2023 Outrights
The Miami Open 2023 Odds are fluctuating, and the list of potential winners is long. However, there are a few players who stand out as the ones to keep an eye on. The Miami Open Betting Odds will continue to shift as players showcase their skills leading up to the event, so we will keep updating every day.
Miami Open ATP Outrights
Carlos Alcaraz
Carlos Alcaraz had a tough end to last season, riddled with injuries that halted his progress on the ATP tour. However, the young Spaniard has made a stunning comeback and is now in the form of his life, having already claimed two ATP titles, including the coveted Indian Wells Masters.
As the current Miami Open champion, Alcaraz faces the daunting task of defending his title, which is crucial if he wants to maintain his position at the top of the ranking ATP. Failure to do so could see him cede the number one spot to Novak Djokovic, a prospect that he will be determined to avoid.
Results
2nd Round: Alcaraz defeated Facundo Bagnis 6-0 6-2
3rd Round: Alcaraz defeated Dusan Lajovic 6-0 7-6
4th Round: Alcaraz defeated Tommy Paul 6-4 6-4
Quarter Finals: Alcaraz defeated Taylor Fritz 6-4 6-2
Finals: Carlos Alcaraz vs Jannik Sinner
Daniil Medvedev
Russian tennis player Daniil Medvedev’s bid to win four consecutive titles came to a halt after he lost to Carlos Alcaraz in the Indian Wells final. Despite this setback, Medvedev’s campaign has been impressive, having previously tasted the top spot in the ATP rankings, he is determined to reclaim his position.
His immediate objective is to surpass the quarterfinals to earn valuable points, having been knocked out in this round by Hurkacz last year. Undoubtedly, Medvedev possesses all the necessary tools to reach another final and clinch the title. His determination and focus are bound to propel him to great heights in the upcoming tournaments.
Results
2nd Round: Medvedev vs Roberto Cerballes Baena 1-6 2-6
3rd Round: Medvedev vs Alex Molcan (walkover)
4th round: Daniil Medvedev defeated Quentin Halys 4-6 2-6
Quarterfinal: Medvedev defeated Christopher Eubanks
Semifinals: Daniil Medvedev vs Karen Khachanov
Jannik Sinner
At each tournament, rising star Jannik Sinner demonstrates his undeniable talent and potential to achieve great things. In recent appearances, he has put on impressive performances, reaching the final stages and giving tough competition to top rivals.
With a season record of 16 wins and 4 losses, the Italian has already claimed the Montpellier title, indicating that he is a strong contender to make it to the finals once again. Sinner’s consistency and skill on the court are bound to keep him in contention for more titles and establish him as a force to be reckoned with in the world of tennis.
Results
2nd Round: Sinner defeated Laslo Djere 6-4 6-2
3rd Round: Sinner defeated Grigor Dimitrov 6-3 6-4
4th Round: Sinner defeated Andrey Rublev 6-2 6-4
Quarter finals: Sinner defeated Emil Ruusuvuori 3-6 1-6
Finals: Carlos Alcaraz vs Jannik Sinner
Felix Auger Aliassime (Eliminated)
Felix Auger-Aliassime was knocked out in the third round of the Miami Masters 1000 tournament in March 2023. He faced the Argentinean tennis player, Francisco Cerúndolo, after winning his opening match against Thiago Monteiro. Despite having won both previous encounters against Cerúndolo in 2023, the Canadian player was unable to overcome him on this occasion, losing by a score of 6-2 and 7-5. Auger-Aliassime’s elimination was a surprise, as he was seeded fifth in the tournament and was expected to go further in the competition.
Results
2nd Round: Auger Alisassime defeated Thiago Monteiro 7-6 7-6
3rd Round: Auger Alisassime beaten by Francisco Cerundolo 2-6 5-7
Stefanos Tsitsipas (Eliminated)
Stefanos Tsitsipas has an impressive record of 13 wins and only 3 losses, and his outstanding performances in the United Cup were not enough to overcome his rivals and advance to at least the final rounds. Once again, the Greek tennis player leaves a major competition well before the end. Tsitsipas will have time to better prepare himself both physically and mentally and try again in the upcoming tournaments.
Results
2nd Round: Tsitsipas defeated Richard Gasquet (walkover)
3rd Round: Tsitsipas vs Denis Shapovalov 3-6 6-4 4-6
4th Round: Stefanos Tsitsipasbeaten by Karen Kachanov 7-6 6-4
Cameron Norrie (Eliminated)
Unfortunately, Cameron Norrie suffered a disappointing result that slightly overshadows his previous achievements in Buenos Aires and Rio de Janeiro, where he reached the finals in both tournaments, winning only the Brazilian tournament. This recent loss may have a slight impact on the British tennis player’s position in the ATP ranking, causing him to drop a few spots. Despite this setback, Norrie has shown great skills in previous matches, and we can expect him to bounce back in the next tournament.
Results
2nd Round: beaten by Gregoire Barrere 6-3 6-2
Miami Open WTA Outrights
Aryna Sabalenka (Eliminated)
In her third loss of the season, Belarusian tennis player Aryna Sabalenka left us longing for another final against Rybakina. Sabalenka was taken by surprise by Cirstea’s good form, and despite varying her shots and strategy, she could not overcome the Romanian player. Aryna was the favorite to win this quarterfinal match, having not lost a single set in the previous rounds, but Sorana Cirstea won convincingly in straight sets. This loss puts an end to Sabalenka’s hopes of winning the Miami Open and adds to her season’s setbacks.
Results
2nd Round: Sabalenka defeated Shelby Rogers 4-6 3-6
3rd Round: Sabalenka defeated Marie Bouzkova
4th Round: Sabalenka vs Barbora Krejcikova
Quarter Finals: Aryna Sabalenka beaten by Sorana Cirstea
Jessica Pegula (Eliminated)
With Sabalenka out of the competition, only two top-ten players remained in the WTA rankings, Elena Rybakina and Jessica Pegula. While it would have been better for them to face each other in the final round, the draw made them meet in the Miami Open semi-finals. As expected, it was a tough battle where both players showcased their best qualities. The first set was evenly matched and decided in a tiebreak that favored the Kazakh player. In the second set, Rybakina widened the gap and comfortably eliminated Pegula, who will now focus on her doubles challenge.
Results
2nd Round: Pegula defeated Katherine Sebov 6-3 6-1
3rd Round: Pegula defeated Daniele Collins 6-1 7-6
4th Round: Pegula defeated Magda Linette 6-1 7-6
Quarter Finals: Jessica Pegula vs Anastasia Potapova 4-6 6-3 7-6
Semi Finals: Jessica Pegula beaten by Elena Rybakina
Elena Rybakina
Elena Rybakina’s recent triumph at the Indian Wells has positioned her as a strong contender for the upcoming Miami Open. The Kazakh player’s impressive form and notable victories against top-ranked players, such as Iga Swiatek and Aryna Sabalenka, have undoubtedly boosted her confidence going into the tournament.
Rybakina’s success in Indian Wells has propelled her to a career-high of seventh in the world rankings, which further adds to her motivation and determination to succeed in Miami. Despite her previous struggles at this tournament, Rybakina’s recent 15 wins out of 17 matches speak volumes about her potential to perform at her best in Miami. With her effective and splendid playing style, Rybakina could very well clinch the Miami Open title and continue her upward trajectory in the world rankings.
Results
2nd Round: defeated Anna Kalinskaya 7-5 4-6 6-3
3rd Round: Rybakina defeated Paula Badosa 3-6 7-5 6-3
4rd Round: Rybakina defeated Elise Mertens
Quarter Finals: Rybakina defeated Martina Trevisan 3-6 0-6
Semi Finals: Elena Rybakina defeated Jessica Pegula 7-6 6-4
Finals: Elena Rybakina
Caroline Garcia (Eliminated)
Caroline Garcia’s impressive statistics and experience were not enough to overcome her challenge against Bulgarian Sorana Cirstea. Although the French player was favored in the betting, her performance was not up to par, which was taken advantage of by Cirstea, who converted a total of 4 breakpoints compared to Garcia’s solitary one. The French tennis player boasts a good percentage of service points, but on this occasion, she did not live up to her usual average. Therefore, she was eliminated from the Miami Open 2023, losing in straight sets.
Results
2nd Round: CAroline Garcia beaten by Sorana Cirstea 2-6 3-6
Maria Sakkari (Eliminated)
Sakkari’s early exit in the second round is a significant loss for the tournament, as her presence in the latter stages always raises the level of excitement for the matches. Despite winning the first set, Sakkari was unable to maintain her momentum against a determined Bianca Andreescu, who played with great intensity throughout the match.
Results
2nd Round: beaten by Bianca Andreescu 7-5 3-6 4-6
Coco Gauff (Eliminated)
Gauff started off strong with an impressive straight-sets victory against Canadian player Rebeca Marino in the second round, showcasing her great form. However, in the third round, her opponent Anastasia Potapova managed to push Gauff to the limit, forcing her to make costly mistakes that resulted in the loss of the first set, decided in Potapova’s favor through tiebreaks. Although Gauff showed more resilience in the second set, which she lost 7-5, she couldn’t maintain the intensity in the third and lost 6-2, exiting the tournament earlier than her previous year’s fourth-round finish.
Results
2nd Round: Gauff defeated Rebeca Marino 4-6 3-6
3rd Round: beaten by Anastasia Potapova 6-7 7-5 6-2
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