Coco Gauff delivered a dominant performance at the Miami Open, dismantling fellow American Sofia Kenin 6-0, 6-0 in just 47 minutes to advance to the third round. The third seed demonstrated complete control throughout the match, winning 84% of her first-serve points and converting six of her nine break points. She also saved the only break point she faced, never allowing Kenin to find a foothold in the contest.
Gauff, who was eliminated in the round of 16 at Indian Wells last week, is aiming for her first Miami Open title. Her next challenge will be against Ashlyn Krueger, who secured a stunning victory over seventh seed Elena Rybakina. Krueger’s 6-4, 2-6, 6-4 win marked her first triumph over a top-10 player. Rybakina, a former Wimbledon champion, showcased her formidable serve by stringing together 22 consecutive points on serve during the match, but Krueger remained composed to pull off the upset.
On the men’s side, Jacob Fearnley earned his place in the second round after a hard-fought 7-6, 2-6, 6-4 win over Benjamin Bonzi. The match, which lasted two hours and 19 minutes, was tightly contested from the outset, with both players holding serve to force a first-set tiebreak. Fearnley capitalized on his second set point to take the lead.
The second set saw Bonzi step up his game, breaking Fearnley’s serve twice to level the match. At the start of the deciding set, Fearnley took a medical timeout, later revealing he had been struggling with leg discomfort, particularly on his left side when moving to his forehand. Despite the physical challenge, he managed to secure an early break and held on to close out the match, earning a spot in the last 64.
Reflecting on his victory, Fearnley admitted the match had been physically demanding, with his legs beginning to twitch as the contest wore on. He expressed relief at securing an early break in the third set, which he believed was crucial in preventing the match from slipping away. His next opponent will be world No. 2 and top seed Alexander Zverev, who presents a significant challenge.
Meanwhile, fellow Briton Cameron Norrie suffered a disappointing exit in the opening round, falling to China’s Bu Yunchaokete in straight sets, 6-4, 6-2. Norrie struggled from the start, losing his serve in the opening game and finding himself playing catch-up for most of the match. Despite showing some resilience, he was unable to mount a comeback, and Bu’s dominant performance highlighted by eight aces secured him a comfortable passage into the next round.
Elsewhere, former finalist Kei Nishikori withdrew from his first-round match, citing the need for additional recovery time after his recent run to the semi-finals of an ATP Challenger Tour event. The 35-year-old explained that his body had not fully recovered from the exertion of those matches and that he would now focus on preparing for the clay court season.
