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Miami Open Order of Play: Coco Gauff, Alexander Zverev, Elena Rybakina, Jessica Pegula in Action on a Blockbuster Monday

Published 03/25/2024, 10:53 AM EDT

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The humidity level is soaring in Miami and so is the action at the 2024 Miami Open. Over the last few days, some thrilling tennis action from top stars across the globe has been witnessed. The tournament enters its most crucial week as we will witness top players going up against each other. While the men’s singles has reached the round of 32 stage, the women will play their round of 16 matches today.

After an action-packed weekend, some big names will take the field today. Let’s find out how the schedule stacks up for Monday.

American hopefuls scheduled to play today at the Miami Open

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Fans from the United States will be glued to the action today at the Miami Open. Some of the favorites from the home country to win the tournament will play their matches today as a packed crowd is expected today. The likes of Coco Gauff, Jessica Pegula, and Christopher Eubanks are among the home players aiming to dig deep in the tournament today.

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The action in the Stadium will begin at 12 PM local time with Alexander Zverev taking on Chris Eubanks in the round of 32 contest. Although Eubanks can demolish any opponent on his day, Zverev will be the favorite going into this match. Subsequently, Madison Keys will take the court against Elena Rybakina. The final match of the day session on the main court will feature Coco Gauff against Caroline Garcia of France.

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In the night session at the Stadium, two matches will take place – Carlos Alcaraz vs Gael Monfils and Iga Swiatek vs Ekaterina Alexandrova. Further, there will be some American interest in Grandstand too as Jessica Pegula plays her compatriot, Emma Navarro. The Miami Open has been in much news due to the weather of late so players will have to battle tough conditions when they take the field today.

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Humidity levels soaring in Miami

Last week, there were many untimely rain breaks in the tournament. As a result, the humidity level soared and it became energy-sapping for players on the court. Moreover, there were many incidents of discomfort among the players that made the headlines.

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On the opening day, 21-year-old ATP star, Arthur Cazaux fell prey to the weather conditions and was forced to retire. Recently, Matteo Berrettini was also seen in some discomfort due to humidity during his match.

Meanwhile, fans will hope that the climate stays favorable today and they are able to witness thrilling matches. Which match are you looking forward to today? Let us know your views in the comments below.

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Vatsal Shah

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Vatsal Shah, a Tennis Writer at EssentiallySports, combines sports management insight with two years of rich content creation experience. His journey at ES involves delving into the core of tennis, covering ATP/WTA tours, and contributing around 2000 articles. Notably, one of his pieces on Venus Williams garnered over 400k views.
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