Defending champion Daniil Medvedev suffered a shocking second-round exit at the Miami Open, falling 6-2, 6-3 to Spain’s Jaume Munar on Friday. Medvedev, frustrated throughout the match, struggled with 32 unforced errors and failed to convert two break points in the final game. While the Russian acknowledged a back issue, he credited Munar for the victory.
Meanwhile, world number one Novak Djokovic bounced back from his early Indian Wells exit with a dominant 6-0, 7-6 (7/1) win over Rinky Hijikata. The victory marked Djokovic’s 410th career Masters 1000 match win, tying Rafael Nadal’s record.
Karen Khachanov ended Nick Kyrgios’ short-lived comeback with a 7-6 (7/3), 6-0 win. Kyrgios, returning from wrist surgery, had secured his first tour-level win since October 2022 in the previous round but was no match for the 2023 Miami semi-finalist.
In the women’s draw, world number two Iga Swiatek advanced to the third round with a 6-2, 7-5 win over Caroline Garcia. Despite a second-set scare, Swiatek fought back from 3-1 down and saved a set point before closing out the match.
British star Emma Raducanu battled past eighth-seeded Emma Navarro in a marathon match, winning 7-6 (8/6), 2-6, 7-6 (7/4) after nearly three hours on court.
Later in the tournament, Carlos Alcaraz faces David Goffin, while 17-year-old Mirra Andreeva looks to continue her impressive form against Veronika Kudermetova.
