The 10 big mysteries to solve in the Miami Open 2026

One of the big events on the tennis calendar is here. The elite of the world tennis gathers at the Miami Open 2026 with many questions to be answered and numerous aspects that will attract a great deal of media attention. Carlos Alcaraz aims to be champion again, Jannik Sinner and Aryna Sabalenka are seeking the Sunshine Double, and many others have high expectations. Let's go through it in detail.

Great days of tennis are coming from March 18 to 29, with many incentives to enjoy a memorable tournament at the Miami Open 2026, stories to be told, and expectations to see if they will come true. It's worth taking a general look at what to expect from the second Masters 1000 event of the season, where many dream of witnessing the first match of the year between Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner, and to see if Aryna Sabalenka and Elena Rybakina are still ahead of their competitors.

Here's what will be most interesting about the Miami Open 2026

1. Will Carlos Alcaraz be able to regain his best form?

The Spaniard aims to redeem himself after last year's events in Miami and is aware of the great opportunity to earn ranking points and consolidate his status as number 1. He arrives eager to make amends for his semifinal defeat in California, knowing that it would be crucial to get back on the winning track.

2. Can Daniil Medvedev continue his stellar performance from Indian Wells?

The level of play shown by the Russian in the Californian desert was flawless, raising great expectations to see if he can maintain that level in two consecutive top-level events. It's up to him to show the world that he's back to firmly and consistently threaten the established power.

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3. Will Draper and Fils become significant threats to the top players?

The British and the French have quickly recovered a great version of themselves, much faster than expected. Their performances at Indian Wells were very promising, and in Miami, with more rhythm and confidence, there are high expectations set on them. They have the potential to emerge as real alternatives to the top players on the circuit.

4. Will Zverev and the rest of the top 10 bounce back from their low moments?

The German cannot settle for reaching the semifinals and losing heavily to Sinner. He will seek diligently for a turning point in his career, just as other top-10 players, such as Fritz, Shelton, Musetti, De Miñaur, and Auger-Aliassime, are also expected to do.

5. Will we see the Sunshine Double from Sinner and/or Sabalenka?

Only 11 times has a player won both Indian Wells and Miami in the same season. The current champions in California propose this challenge, aware of the great difficulty due to the adjustment required to different playing conditions experienced in Florida.

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6. Will Iga Swiatek find the necessary calm to return to her best level?

The Polish player is going through a very challenging time, both in terms of her game and emotionally. She struggles to find her rhythm, gets frustrated in key moments, and seems to have lost that magical consistency and intangibles she displayed in crucial moments. She needs to regain her winning ways as soon as possible.

7- Will Cori Gauff and Mirra Andreeva recover from their playing crisis?

Both young tennis players are in a deep crisis of form, results, and even identity. Gauff and Andreeva are struggling to find their form and are seeing their confidence diminish after every painful defeat. They need to make significant adjustments to their game to keep up with the elite.

8. Will there be a breakthrough for Victoria Mboko and Alexandra Eala?

There is a lot of media interest in the progress of two of the most promising young players in world tennis. The Canadian and the Filipina attract a lot of attention, and every tournament is seen as an opportunity for them to break barriers and take a qualitative leap that confirms them as contenders not only for the future but also for the present.

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9-. Will Jessica Pegula and Amanda Anisimova be strong title contenders?

American tennis has many cards to play to see a prophet in their land, and two of the most promising ones are Pegula and Anisimova. They are in very different contexts in their professional careers but have more than enough arguments to be considered title contenders in Miami.

10. Will Elena Rybakina continue her great form?

The Kazakh player has made a significant leap in level at the beginning of this season and is engaged in the exciting project of leaving behind her fluctuations in performance and physical issues to become a real and consistent alternative to Sabalenka's power. A champion in Australia, runner-up in Indian Wells, and still a puzzle to solve in Miami, where she will try to sustain her excellent tennis.

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