The second round (R64) of the Miami Open 2026 brought a true tennis earthquake to the Hard Rock Stadium courts. While some main favorites routinely did their job, the tournament lost several more big names, confirming that the draw in Florida is ruthless this year.
Stefanos Tsitsipas Reminiscent of the Old Days
The biggest story of the second round is definitely the exit of fifth seed Alex de Minaur. Stefanos Tsitsipas played one of his highest-quality matches of the season, reminding everyone of his peak hard-court form. The Greek controlled the pace from the baseline, not allowing the speedy Australian to impose his rhythm, securing his ticket to the third round.
Ethan Quinn Continues to Stun Favorites
If the victory over Hubert Hurkacz in the first round was a surprise, what Ethan Quinn did in the second round is a true sensation. The American continued his incredible run and eliminated 11th seed Casper Ruud. Quinn once again demonstrated fearless play, sending another Top 15 player home much earlier than expected.
Medvedev Survives a Scare Against Sakamoto
Daniil Medvedev (9) had to sweat seriously to avoid the fate of his peers. His opponent was the talented Rei Sakamoto, who entered the match full of confidence after beating Kovacevic in the previous round. Sakamoto managed to win a set and fully test the former champion’s nerves, but Medvedev ultimately used his experience to win 2-1 in sets.
Sinner Secure, Jodar Writes History
Unlike Medvedev, the world number one had no problems. Jannik Sinner successfully started his title defense with a straight-sets victory. You can read our detailed tactical analysis of the Sinner – Dzumhur match here.
Also, we must not forget the biggest story of the tournament. After Lorenzo Musetti (4) had to retire, 17-year-old Rafael Jodar moved on. Find out who teen sensation Rafael Jodar is and how he reached the third round.
What Awaits Us in Round 3? The draw is slowly clearing up, and the remaining favorites have no margin for error left. For a complete overview of all matchups, results, and the updated tournament bracket, visit our main hub: Miami Open 2026: Complete Draw and Live Results.