Miami Open - WTA 1000

[MargaretMcAleer]

The comeback of Ana Konjuh continues she defeats Iga Swiatek (15) 64 26 62....great win Ana!
Iga really has to work on her serve,it let her down in crucial times of the match and btw she did look unhappy during the match.
Ana W 40 UFE 18.
Iga W 27 UFE 21

 

[Hoergren]

Leo's mum is into the next round - nice to have her back - next up Ash Barty

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Good to see Elina Svitolina in winning mode defeating Alexandrova 76(1) 64.Social media reports that Elina and Gael Monfils are back together as a 'couple' again after taking a 'pause' in their relationship (which I read between the lines as a 'break up'..,maybe that is one of the reasons Elina has found her game again.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Interesting match ups Sunday 28th March,

Kaolina Pliskova (6) vs Jessica Pegula (29)
This will be the third time both players have played each other this month. Jess H2H 2-0 and will be looking for a 'Hat Trick' in Miami

Naomi Osaka (2) vs Nina Stojanovic (Q)
Osaka has a 22 concecutive victories so far this year.This is their first meeting.Osaka has never been past the 3rd round in Miami.

Bianca Andreescu (8) vs Amanda Anisimova (28)
This is their fist meeting.Amanda had a easy straight sets win over Sloane Stephens.Bianca looked a little rusty against qualifer Martincova,especially in the first set,found her range better in the 2nd set,which she won in straight sets.

Garbine Muguruza (12) vs Anna Kalinskaya
Their first meeting.Anna defeated No20 seed Petra Martic in 3 sets.Garbine has a great record so far in 2021,19-4.

Sofia Kenin (4) vs Ons Jabeur (27)

Kenin leads H2H 5-1.This is Kenin's first tournament back after the AO,where she underwent an emergency appendectomy in Melbourne.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Nina Strojanovic has withdrawn from singles and doubles matches due to a right thigh injury.
Osaka gets a walkover to the 3rd rd.
Aoyama/Shibahara walkover to the 3rd rd in doubles.

 

[Hoergren]

Another blow to Karolina Pliskova - third loss to Pegula - in ONE MONTH - when did that happen last. Big Sacha you've work to do building up this disillusioned player

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Jess Pegula gets her 'Hat Trick' over Karolina Pliskova.....well done Jess! 61 46 64
Karolina led 4-2 in the 3rd set and then lost the last 4 games?

 

[Moxie]

Pegula seems to have Pliskova's number. And Sorribes Tormo is becoming the iron woman of the tour.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Well done to Ons Jabeur with a gritty win over Sofia Kenin in 3 close sets 64 46 64.

 

[Moxie]

Some match between Andreescu and Anisimova. Andreescu struggling but pulled it off. Finished on a big winner. Glad to see her back. Tough loss for AA, who was also playing well.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Some match between Andreescu and Anisimova. Andreescu struggling but pulled it off. Finished on a big winner. Glad to see her back. Tough loss for AA, who was also playing well.

Gosh that match went for nearly 3 hours,patches in Bianca's play showed the lack of match practice,Bianca pulled through when it mattered.The first meeting between these 2 players,Amanda can match power off the ground of Bianca,overall I feel Bianca has more weapons than Amanda.This match could have gone either way.
Andreescu d Anismova 76(4) 67 (2) 64.
Bianca W20 UFE 42
Amanda 30W UFE 48

Hope that Bianca's back will be okay she will face Garbine next.

 

[Moxie]

Gosh that match went for nearly 3 hours,patches in Bianca's play showed the lack of match practice,Bianca pulled through when it mattered.The first meeting between these 2 players,Amanda can match power off the ground of Bianca,overall I feel Bianca has more weapons than Amanda.This match could have gone either way.
Andreescu d Anismova 76(4) 67 (2) 64.
Bianca W20 UFE 42
Amanda 30W UFE 48

Hope that Bianca's back will be okay she will face Garbine next.

Definitely could have gone either way, and yes, hope that Bibi is up for the next round.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Sweet 16 in Miami.....matches Monday 29th March.

Ash Barty (1) vs Victoria Azarenka (14)

Ash and Victoria H2H are 1 apiece.They were also doubles partners winning Rome title in 2019 and making the final of the USO,so they know each other's games well.

Anastasia Sevastova vs Ana Konjuh (WC)

These two have met once before four years ago in Mallorca.Sevastova winning in 3 sets.

Elina Svitolina (5) vs Petra Kvitova (9)

Petra leads their H2H 7-2.These two have not played each other since 2018 in the WTA final,Elina winniing in straight sets.

Aryna Sabalenka (7) vs Marketa Vondrousova (19)

Marketa holds a H2H 2-1,their most recent match was nearly three years ago.

Naomi Osaka (2) vs Elise Mertens (16)

Osaka leads H2H 2-1,defeating Mertens in the s/final of the Western and Southern Open in 2020.

Maria Sakkari (23) vs Jessica Pegula (29)

Maria won their only match,two years ago in Eastbourne.

Bianca Andreescu (8) vs Garbine Muguruza (12)

Both players needed 3 sets to win in their previous match.It is only Bianca's 3rd tournament since the end of 2019,she missed the 2020 season with a knee injury.Garbine has never been to the fourth round in Miami.

Ons Jabeur (27) vs Sara Sorribes Tormo

Ons holds a H2H 4-1

 

[Moxie]

Sweet 16 in Miami.....matches Monday 29th March.

Ash Barty (1) vs Victoria Azarenka (14)

Ash and Victoria H2H are 1 apiece.They were also doubles partners winning Rome title in 2019 and making the final of the USO,so they know each other's games well.

Anastasia Sevastova vs Ana Konjuh (WC)

These two have met once before four years ago in Mallorca.Sevastova winning in 3 sets.

Elina Svitolina (5) vs Petra Kvitova (9)

Petra leads their H2H 7-2.These two have not played each other since 2018 in the WTA final,Elina winniing in straight sets.

Aryna Sabalenka (7) vs Marketa Vondrousova (19)

Marketa holds a H2H 2-1,their most recent match was nearly three years ago.

Naomi Osaka (2) vs Elise Mertens (16)

Osaka leads H2H 2-1,defeating Mertens in the s/final of the Western and Southern Open in 2020.

Maria Sakkari (23) vs Jessica Pegula (29)

Maria won their only match,two years ago in Eastbourne.

Bianca Andreescu (8) vs Garbine Muguruza (12)

Both players needed 3 sets to win in their previous match.It is only Bianca's 3rd tournament since the end of 2019,she missed the 2020 season with a knee injury.Garbine has never been to the fourth round in Miami.

Ons Jabeur (27) vs Sara Sorribes Tormo

Ons holds a H2H 4-1

Such an excellent preview...thanks, Margaret!

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Such an excellent preview...thanks, Margaret!

No worries.

 

[Hoergren]

Just saw the Bianca match - and what a match it was - good to see her back again

 

[Moxie]

Just tuned in to Barty v Azarenka at 6-1, 1-6. Can anyone explain the first 2 sets?

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Just tuned in to Barty v Azarenka at 6-1, 1-6. Can anyone explain the first 2 sets?

No it was a roller coaster of a match ....Barty wins on her 3MP 61 16 62
I have always said if Vika had a better serve she could have won more tournaments,Barty serve was missing,though once she found it,she dialed in.Ash played way too passive in the 2nd set,and Vika of course took advantage,Ash recomposed herself in the final set.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Petra being Petra3 at present she was up a break in the final set against Elina now 5 games all.
Elina in a come back win in a 3 set match 26 75 75....Elina finding her Mojo in Miami.This is her 3rd win in 7 matches against Petra.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Sabalenka with a convincing win over Vondrousova 61 62.Sabalenka will play Barty next.