The 2026 Miami Open is officially moving into its main draw phase today, March 17, at Hard Rock Stadium after the final qualifying matches concluded this morning. Following weather delays earlier in the week, the tournament schedule has been condensed to ensure the world's top players can begin their campaigns on time. This prestigious "1000-level" event features nearly every top-ranked player on both the ATP and WTA tours competing for one of the biggest prizes in tennis.

Fresh off their titles at Indian Wells, Jannik Sinner and Aryna Sabalenka arrive in Florida as the players to beat. Both are aiming to achieve the rare "Sunshine Double" by winning back-to-back trophies in California and Florida within the same month. They face stiff competition from a field that includes Carlos Alcaraz, Novak Djokovic, and Iga Świątek, all of whom are looking to find their best form on the fast hard courts of Miami.

The tournament is set to run for the next twelve days, culminating in high-profile finals that draw fans from across the globe. Today's opening main draw matches feature several rising stars and wildcards looking to make a name for themselves on the big stage. With the humidity and heat playing a significant factor in player endurance, the Miami Open remains one of the most physically demanding stops on the professional tennis calendar.