Upsets At Miami Open As Swiatek And Gauff Fall

Alexander Zverev, of Germany, salutes fans after beating Christopher Eubanks in their men's third round match at the Miami Open tennis tournament, Monday, March 25, 2024, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Ph

Top-ranked Iga Swiatek and U.S. Open champion Coco Gauff faced early exits at the Miami Open, with Swiatek losing to Ekaterina Alexandrova 6-4, 6-2 and Gauff falling to Caroline Garcia in three sets 6-3, 1-6, 6-2.

In the men's draw, top-seeded Carlos Alcaraz advanced to the round of 16 with a 6-4, 6-2 win over Gael Monfils.

Alexandrova secured her first victory against a top-ranked player and will face Jessica Pegula in the quarterfinals. Swiatek, who had won their previous three encounters, expressed disappointment at her performance against Alexandrova.

Garcia, after defeating Naomi Osaka in the previous round, continued her impressive run by beating Gauff. She highlighted the importance of perseverance and positivity in achieving success.

Alcaraz advances to round of 16 with a win over Monfils.

Swiatek and Gauff lose early rounds at Miami Open.

Alexandrova to face Pegula after defeating Swiatek.

Garcia continues impressive run by beating Gauff.

Rybakina, Sakkari, Azarenka, Putintseva, and Pegula advance to quarterfinals.

Alcaraz to face Musetti in next round.

Zverev and de Minaur secure victories in their matches.

Exciting matches and unexpected outcomes at Miami Open.

Players emphasize perseverance and positivity for success.

Tournament keeps fans engaged with thrilling matches.

Other players advancing to the quarterfinals include Elena Rybakina, Maria Sakkari, Victoria Azarenka, Yulia Putintseva, and Jessica Pegula.

Alcaraz is set to face Lorenzo Musetti in the next round, while Alexander Zverev and Alex de Minaur also secured victories in their respective matches.

The Miami Open continues to showcase thrilling matches and unexpected outcomes, keeping fans on the edge of their seats as the tournament progresses.