The opening round of the Miami Open 2026 has concluded, leaving fans in shock as several high-profile seeds packed their bags early. The “Hard Rock” stadium lived up to its name, providing a tough environment for veterans while rewarding the fearless play of qualifiers and youngsters.
A stunning first round at the 2026 Miami Masters: Ethan Quinn eliminates Hubert Hurkacz in the biggest upset of the week.
The Biggest Upsets
The headline of the round was undoubtedly Ethan Quinn’s masterclass against Hubert Hurkacz. Quinn controlled the match from the baseline, securing a 6-2, 6-4 victory that sent the 2021 champion home much earlier than expected.
Not far behind in terms of drama was the battle between Raphael Collignon and Grigor Dimitrov. In a grueling three-set match, Collignon showed incredible nerves in the tie-breaks to win 7-6, 4-6, 7-6, ending Dimitrov’s hopes of a deep run in Miami.
Young Guns Rising
We saw impressive performances from the next generation:
Darwin Blanch showed why he is a name to watch, overcoming a set deficit to beat the experienced Jan-Lennard Struff (6-3, 3-6, 6-3).
Joao Fonseca continued his 2026 surge, outlasting Fabian Marozsan in three tough sets.
Rei Sakamoto provided late-night drama by defeating Aleksandar Kovacevic in a final set tie-break (7-6).
Seeds Moving Forward
Despite the chaos, the top of the draw remains formidable. Sebastian Baez was a notable casualty (losing to Adam Walton 6-2, 6-2), but most other seeds like Berrettini (who easily dispatched Muller) and Tsitsipas (winning 6-1, 7-6 against Fery) looked sharp and ready for the Round of 64.
What’s Next?
The Round of 64 begins today, featuring the arrival of the Top 32 seeds. All eyes will be on Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz as they begin their campaigns.
A particularly interesting match-up features world No. 1 Jannik Sinner taking on the experienced Damir Dzumhur. After Dzumhur’s marathon three-set win in the opening round, he now faces the ultimate test against the tournament favorite.
For the complete list of scores and the updated tournament bracket, visit our main [Miami Open 2026 Draw] page.
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