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‘It’s Important That the WTA Keeps Pushing New Faces’ – Naomi Osaka
Former World Number 1 and four-time Grand Slam champion, Naomi Osaka, feels that the WTA should promote and encourage the next-gen players.
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‘Have Nightmares Every Night’ – Elina Svitolina Facing Difficulties in Concentrating on Tennis
Given the current geopolitical condition of Eastern Europe, Ukrainian Elina Svitolina opens up about struggling to maintain her focus and form.
‘Surprisingly Little Time for Recovery’ – World No.1 Iga Swiatek Expresses Disappointment With Miami Open 2022 Scheduling
Iga Swiatek, the No.1 WTA professional, seems troubled by the scheduling of Miami Open as there is very less time for her to rest.
‘I Had to Fix a Lot of Relationships’ – Nick Kyrgios Says He Faced Constant Negativity From Media
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Francisco Cerundolo Opens up on Facing Frances Tiafoe Who Defeated His Brother at Miami Open 2022
Francisco Cerundolo, who defeated Gael Monfils in the third round of the Miami Open 2022, opens up on facing Frances Tiafoe.
‘Those Aren’t Upsets’ – Mardy Fish and Andy Roddick Hit Back at USTA as Korda and Brooksby Attain Victories
Andy Roddick supports Mardy Fish's slamming of the USTA post. As per them, Korda and Brooksby have come along a long way and deserved to win
Czech Teenage Prodigy Follows Maria Sharapova’s Footsteps To Claim an Impeccable Record at Miami Open 2022
Linda Fruhvirtova becomes the first person since Maria Sharapova in 2004 to achieve which great feat at Miami Open? Click here to know more.
‘I’m Not Afraid to Open Up Anymore’- Nick Kyrgios Gives the Secret to His Newly Found Happiness at Miami Open 2022
Nick Kyrgios gives insights of his "meaning" of happiness, as an interviewer pointed out it being the reason for Nick's current red-hot form.
WATCH: Victoria Azarenka Leaves 16-Year-Old Prodigy in Shock As She Makes a Bizarre Move at Miami Open 2022
Linda Fruhvirtova becomes the youngest player in the draw at the Miami Open, as Victoria Azarenka retires suddenly, midway into the second set.
‘What’s With Old Retired Players Giving Their Opinion’ – Nick Kyrgios Hits Back at Andy Roddick for Criticizing the Current Generation
Nick Kyrgios vents his frustration out against Andy Roddick and other former players for criticizing the current generation of players.
‘I Can’t Be Getting Injections’ – Taylor Fritz Is Trying Hard to Stay On Top of His Injury at Miami Open 2022
Indian Wells 2022 winner, Taylor Fritz, recently talked about overcoming his ankle injury to win his first match against Mikhail Kukushkin at Miami Open.
About Miami Open
The Miami Open is also known as the Miami Masters and is currently branded as the Miami Open presented by Itaú. It is the second ATP Tour Masters 1000 and Premier Mandatory event on the tennis calendar.
It is the second event of the "Sunshine Double" after the Indian Wells Masters. Sunshine Double is a series of two consecutive hard court tournaments in the USA, which is held at the beginning of the season. The two events are the only tournaments besides the Grand Slams where the main draw play extends beyond eight days.
In the 2010 edition, a record of 300,000 visitors attended matches at the 12-day tournament, making it one of the largest tennis tournaments outside the four majors.
History
The first Miami Open was held in 1985 at Laver's International Tennis Resort in Delray Beach, Florida. At the time, the prize money of US$1.8 million was surpassed only by Wimbledon and the US Open. The event's prize money has since grown to over $13 million.
The tournament has been successful in maintaining as one of the top events in tennis Calendar after the Grand Slams and the ATP World Tour Finals. It was sometimes also referred to as the "Fifth Major" up until the mid-2000s. In 2004, the Indian Wells Masters also expanded to a multi-week 96 player field. Since then, the two events have been colloquially termed the "Sunshine Double".
Records
The most successful player of the Miami Open has been Novak Djokovic. The Serbian has won six titles in Florida. He tied with Andre Agassi, who has also won six Miami Open titles. He has also claimed the most consecutive singles title in 2014, 2015 and 2016.
On the women's side, Serena Williams has been the most successful player with 8 titles and finishing as a runner-up twice. The Bryan brothers have been the most successful in the men's double section with 6 titles. On the other hand, Jana Novotna conquered 7 women's doubles titles.
| Current Prize Money | US$9,035,428 |
| Number of Entries (Main Draw) | 128 |
| Number of Entries (Qualifying) | 12 |
| Number of Seeds | 32 |
| Court Type | Outdoor Hard |
