Another day of major upsets shake Miami Open
Draper, Rune, and Shelton among high-profile casualties in a day of surprising results at the Miami Open.
The Miami Open’s second round delivered a series of unexpected outcomes, with several high-seeded players exiting the tournament. British No. 1 Jack Draper, fresh off his Indian Wells triumph, fell to Czech teenager Jakub Mensik in straight sets, 7-6(2), 7-6(3). Draper struggled to regain momentum after a mid-match interruption caused by disruptive fans.
In another surprising result, Denmark’s Holger Rune, who reached the Indian Wells final earlier this month, was ousted by American Reilly Opelka. The match concluded with Opelka’s 4-6, 6-3, 7-6 victory. Rune’s frustration was evident as he declined to acknowledge the chair umpire post-match, citing dissatisfaction with a VAR review during the game.
The day’s most significant upset saw world No. 3 Carlos Alcaraz defeated by Belgium’s David Goffin, ranked 55th. Goffin’s tactical play led to a 5-7, 6-4, 6-3 win. Alcaraz expressed disappointment, stating he was “not feeling great” after the loss.
These results underscore the unpredictable nature of the Miami Open, as emerging talents and seasoned players make their mark, reshaping the tournament’s landscape.
Wild card entrant Coleman Wong delivered a remarkable performance, defeating 13th seed Ben Shelton 7-6(3), 2-6, 7-6(5). Wong, ranked No. 128, expressed his joy, dedicating the win to Hong Kong: “This is for you Hong Kong.”
Australian Jordan Thompson edged out 28th seed Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard with a 7-6(4), 7-6(1) victory. Both sets were tightly contested, but Thompson’s resilience in the tiebreakers proved decisive.
Andrey Rublev lost to Zizou Bergs 7-5, 6-4, and Alexi Popyrin lost to Roman Safiullin 7-6(4), 3-6, 5-7.
Inside the Baseline…
The upsets at the 2025 Miami Open are a reminder of how quickly the tennis landscape can shift, with young players proving that they can take down top seeds at any given moment. While the established players have the experience and mental fortitude, it’s becoming increasingly clear that the new wave of talent is not only hungry but capable of handling the pressure. The unpredictability of the tournament this year is what makes tennis so thrilling, and it’s a sign that the sport is evolving in exciting ways. Each upset represents a shifting dynamic in the rankings, adding even more intrigue as the tournament progresses.
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