The Spaniard acknowledges at the Miami Open 2026 that she is having a hard time and admits she has to try to change her tennis in order to stay active due to her physical problems.
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Alexandra Eala really struggled to get through her debut at the Miami Open 2026 against Laura Siegemund after a tough battle, which led her to talk about how she handles nerves and pressure in major tournaments with 'Tennis Channel'. "I get very excited, especially in matches like this. I was definitely a bit nervous, but even when I lost the first set, I was happy to be playing well and to be able to compete. This is not the junior category, and I often tell my team that every match for me now is like a matter of life or death."
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Mirra Andreeva has debuted with a victory at the WTA Miami 2026 against McCartney Kessler, but once again raising certain doubts in her game and confidence in the third set. The young Russian tennis player triumphed with a score of 6-1 6-7(3) 6-1 after nearly two hours of play, showcasing brilliant tennis in the first and second sets and displaying signs of uncertainty in the second set, following the trend of recent tournaments.
Day's results:
Magda Linette defeated Iga Świątek 1-6, 7-5, 6-3.
Mirra Andreeva defeated McCartney Kessler 6-1, 6-7(3), 6-1.
Alexandra Eala defeated Laura Siegemund 6-7(6), 6-3, 6-3.
Marie Bouzková defeated Elsa Jacquemot 6-2, 6-2. Francesca Jones defeated Venus Williams 7-5, 7-5.
Paula Badosa defeated Aliaksandra Sasnovich 7-5, 6-3.
Sloane Stephens defeated Jennifer Brady 6-4, 6-2.
Dayana Yastremska defeated Ashlyn Krueger 2-6, 6-4, 7-5.
Peyton Stearns defeated Viktorija Golubic 7-6(6), 6-4.
Caty McNally defeated Rebeka Masarova 6-2, 7-5.
Taylor Townsend defeated Lulu Sun 7-6(5), 6-3.
Elisabetta Cocciaretto defeated Darja Semenistaja 6-4, 6-1.
Yulia Putintseva defeated Janice Tjen 3-6, 6-3, 6-4.
Ann Li defeated Kimberly Birrell 6-2, 2-6, 6-3.
Hailey Baptiste defeated Tatjana Maria 7-5, 6-2.
Kamilla Rakhimova defeated Solana Sierra 6-1, 6-3.
Oksana Selekhmeteva defeated Emiliana Arango 6-3, 4-6, 6-3.
Elvina Kalieva defeated Dalma Galfi 6-3, 6-7(5), 7-6(5).
Anastasia Zakharova defeated Anna Bondar 5-7, 6-3, 6-1. Eva Lys defeated Yuliia Starodubtseva 6-1, 6-4.
Lilli Tagger defeated Ella Seidel 6-7(8), 6-4, 7-5.
Tereza Valentová defeated Katie Volynets 6-2, 6-4.
Alycia Parks defeated Sinja Kraus 7-5, 7-6(4
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Francesca Jones had a nice gesture with Venus Williams after eliminating her in the first round of the Miami Open, with a message that highlights the legend that the veteran American player is. "I told her that I say goodnight to you and Serena every night because you are still on the wall of my room. I am very grateful to have had this opportunity. When I was five, my father took me to Wimbledon to watch the Williams sisters play, and if it hadn't been for that experience, I really don't know if I would have continued my tennis career the way I have," she confessed.
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The defeat of Iga Swiatek in the first round of the Miami Open 2026 could have consequences on the ranking for the Pole. If Coco Gauff achieves a good result in the tournament, Iga would lose the number three spot, and if Amanda Anisimova and Jessica Pegula also reach the final rounds, they would be very close to surpassing her before the clay court season. Needless to say, this defeat further distances Swiatek from Aryna Sabalenka and Elena Rybakina, the two dominators of the circuit.
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The Polish tennis player appeared dejected after her defeat against Magda Linette in the opening round of the Miami Open 2026.
If there is one thing that Iga Swiatek has always had, it's consistency. The Pole is the perfect epitome of continuity, a tennis player who rarely loses to lower-ranked opponents, especially in the early rounds. It is no coincidence that Iga had gone over four and a half years without losing in her first match at a tournament... until today, a streak that has ended at the 2026 Miami Open after falling to Magda Linette in her debut. Specifically, Swiatek had amassed 73 consecutive wins in her first match of each tournament since 2021. An absolute feat that perhaps shows the Polish player has hit her lowest point in a long time.
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Magda Linette has achieved what may be one of the most important victories of her career tonight. Her triumph over Iga Swiatek at the 2026 Miami Open hides a key factor related to her mentality, the reason she managed to turn around a tough 1-6 start against a fellow countrywoman whom she knows very well. "After winning that game in the first set, I thought the score was similar to the last time we faced each other, so things couldn’t get worse (smiles). I was doing many things well. She was just playing better than me. I was waiting for an opportunity to be more aggressive, win a point here and there, and put her in trouble. I was fortunate to play well at the right moments, and that's how I managed to come back," remarked the Pole, aware that she has achieved a fantastic victory.
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The Spaniard acknowledges at the Miami Open 2026 that she is having a hard time and admits she has to try to change her tennis in order to stay active due to her physical problems.
Francesca Jones had a nice gesture with Venus Williams after eliminating her in the first round of the Miami Open, with a message that highlights the legend that the veteran American player is. "I told her that I say goodnight to you and Serena every night because you are still on the wall of my room. I am very grateful to have had this opportunity. When I was five, my father took me to Wimbledon to watch the Williams sisters play, and if it hadn't been for that experience, I really don't know if I would have continued my tennis career the way I have," she confessed.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, El emotivo mensaje de Jones a Venus Williams tras eliminarla en Miami
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Alexandra Eala really struggled to get through her debut at the Miami Open 2026 against Laura Siegemund after a tough battle, which led her to talk about how she handles nerves and pressure in major tournaments with 'Tennis Channel'. "I get very excited, especially in matches like this. I was definitely a bit nervous, but even when I lost the first set, I was happy to be playing well and to be able to compete. This is not the junior category, and I often tell my team that every match for me now is like a matter of life or death."
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Eala confiesa cómo lidia con la presión en los grandes torneos
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The defeat of Iga Swiatek in the first round of the Miami Open 2026 could have consequences on the ranking for the Pole. If Coco Gauff achieves a good result in the tournament, Iga would lose the number three spot, and if Amanda Anisimova and Jessica Pegula also reach the final rounds, they would be very close to surpassing her before the clay court season. Needless to say, this defeat further distances Swiatek from Aryna Sabalenka and Elena Rybakina, the two dominators of the circuit.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Estas son las consecuencias en el ránking de la derrota de Swiatek en Miami
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Mirra Andreeva has debuted with a victory at the WTA Miami 2026 against McCartney Kessler, but once again raising certain doubts in her game and confidence in the third set. The young Russian tennis player triumphed with a score of 6-1 6-7(3) 6-1 after nearly two hours of play, showcasing brilliant tennis in the first and second sets and displaying signs of uncertainty in the second set, following the trend of recent tournaments.
Day's results:
Magda Linette defeated Iga Świątek 1-6, 7-5, 6-3.
Mirra Andreeva defeated McCartney Kessler 6-1, 6-7(3), 6-1.
Alexandra Eala defeated Laura Siegemund 6-7(6), 6-3, 6-3.
Marie Bouzková defeated Elsa Jacquemot 6-2, 6-2. Francesca Jones defeated Venus Williams 7-5, 7-5.
Paula Badosa defeated Aliaksandra Sasnovich 7-5, 6-3.
Sloane Stephens defeated Jennifer Brady 6-4, 6-2.
Dayana Yastremska defeated Ashlyn Krueger 2-6, 6-4, 7-5.
Peyton Stearns defeated Viktorija Golubic 7-6(6), 6-4.
Caty McNally defeated Rebeka Masarova 6-2, 7-5.
Taylor Townsend defeated Lulu Sun 7-6(5), 6-3.
Elisabetta Cocciaretto defeated Darja Semenistaja 6-4, 6-1.
Yulia Putintseva defeated Janice Tjen 3-6, 6-3, 6-4.
Ann Li defeated Kimberly Birrell 6-2, 2-6, 6-3.
Hailey Baptiste defeated Tatjana Maria 7-5, 6-2.
Kamilla Rakhimova defeated Solana Sierra 6-1, 6-3.
Oksana Selekhmeteva defeated Emiliana Arango 6-3, 4-6, 6-3.
Elvina Kalieva defeated Dalma Galfi 6-3, 6-7(5), 7-6(5).
Anastasia Zakharova defeated Anna Bondar 5-7, 6-3, 6-1. Eva Lys defeated Yuliia Starodubtseva 6-1, 6-4.
Lilli Tagger defeated Ella Seidel 6-7(8), 6-4, 7-5.
Tereza Valentová defeated Katie Volynets 6-2, 6-4.
Alycia Parks defeated Sinja Kraus 7-5, 7-6(4
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Andreeva, luces y sombras en su debut en Miami
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The Polish tennis player appeared dejected after her defeat against Magda Linette in the opening round of the Miami Open 2026.
If there is one thing that Iga Swiatek has always had, it's consistency. The Pole is the perfect epitome of continuity, a tennis player who rarely loses to lower-ranked opponents, especially in the early rounds. It is no coincidence that Iga had gone over four and a half years without losing in her first match at a tournament... until today, a streak that has ended at the 2026 Miami Open after falling to Magda Linette in her debut. Specifically, Swiatek had amassed 73 consecutive wins in her first match of each tournament since 2021. An absolute feat that perhaps shows the Polish player has hit her lowest point in a long time.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, La estratosférica racha de Swiatek que ha llegado a su fin tras perder en Miami
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Magda Linette has achieved what may be one of the most important victories of her career tonight. Her triumph over Iga Swiatek at the 2026 Miami Open hides a key factor related to her mentality, the reason she managed to turn around a tough 1-6 start against a fellow countrywoman whom she knows very well. "After winning that game in the first set, I thought the score was similar to the last time we faced each other, so things couldn’t get worse (smiles). I was doing many things well. She was just playing better than me. I was waiting for an opportunity to be more aggressive, win a point here and there, and put her in trouble. I was fortunate to play well at the right moments, and that's how I managed to come back," remarked the Pole, aware that she has achieved a fantastic victory.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Linette da la gran clave de su remontada ante Swiatek en Miami
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There are beginning to be signs of great concern in tennis and the mindset of a Iga Swiatek who has hit rock bottom. Even in her darkest moments last year, the Pole was able to advance to quarterfinals or semifinals: today, at Miami Open 2026, she fell at the first hurdle against a fellow countrywoman whom she knows very well. It was Magda Linette who delivered the big blow, defeating the world number three (1-6, 7-5, 6-3), all this after suffering a tough 1-6 in the initial set and following two consecutive victories over Iga. Stripped of her identity completely and feeling no joy on the court, this defeat may be the hardest in recent times for a Swiatek who will now have several weeks to rest and reflect on her situation.
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The 20-year-old tennis player proudly represents her country and the support of her compatriots who follow her on the circuit, in addition to confessing how she is managing her fame.