Alcaraz Triumphs Over Fonseca in Impressive Miami Debut
Rain again disrupted the tournament schedule. Matches took place intermittently and with notable delays.
Weather and schedule impact
Play resumed after the opening day cancellation. Organizers reported eight matches canceled due to the weather.
Several fixtures were postponed to Saturday. Paula Badosa and Rafa Jódar could not take the court.
Postponed singles and new times
Badosa had been scheduled to play Iva Jovic. Jódar was due to meet Aleksandar Vukic.
Both players now face matches on Saturday at 16:00, broadcast on Movistar+. Alejandro Davidovich starts at the same time.
Retirements and big upsets
Cristina Bucsa retired with physical discomfort. She trailed 6-2, 3-2 to Yuliia Starodubtseva after medical attention.
Bucsa was the 29th seed and was making her debut as a seed at a 1000-level event.
Top seeds knocked out
Roberto Bautista lost to Karen Khachanov, 6-3, 6-3. Casper Ruud, seeded 12th, fell to Ethan Quinn.
Ruud’s scoreline was 6-4, 7-6(6). Jack Draper, seeded 25th, was beaten by Reilly Opelka.
Opelka prevailed 7-6(3), 7-6(0). He struck 25 aces and produced 48 winners.
Alexander Bublik, the 11th seed, lost 6-4, 6-4 to Matteo Berrettini.
Wins under pressure
Coco Gauff recovered from a set down to defeat Elisabetta Cocciaretto. The final score was 3-6, 6-4, 6-3.
Aryna Sabalenka’s match moved to the second court for scheduling reasons. She beat Ann Li 7-6(5), 6-4.
Draper had been listed on the theoretical path for Carlos Alcaraz. That exit alters potential matchups in the draw.
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Reporting and match summaries available via Filmogaz.com.
