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Miami Open Draw: Sinner Favored, Alcaraz Faces Tough Path
17 Mar
Summary
- Carlos Alcaraz faces a challenging draw with potential early matches against Fonseca and Korda.
- Jannik Sinner has a relatively easier path, with Rublev as a likely fourth-round test.
- Ben Shelton's draw is complicated by Medvedev and Zverev, despite not being the highest seed.
The draw for the 2026 Miami Open men's singles was unveiled on Monday, March 16, with Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz placed in separate halves. Sinner, fresh off an Indian Wells victory, seems poised for a smoother progression through the initial rounds, with Andrey Rublev identified as his first major hurdle in the fourth round.
Alcaraz, however, faces a significantly tougher draw. His campaign could commence against former Junior World No. 1 Joao Fonseca, followed by a potential third-round encounter with Sebastian Korda, who previously defeated him. Taylor Fritz or Jack Draper loom as projected quarterfinal opponents.
In another section, Ben Shelton is marked as a 'loser' in the draw. While Alexander Zverev presents a challenge, Daniil Medvedev is considered Shelton's biggest threat. Learner Tien also adds complexity to Shelton's path.
Lorenzo Musetti, making a comeback after an Australian Open injury, benefits from a more accommodating draw. His primary challenges are anticipated in the later rounds, with a potential fourth-round match against Flavio Cobolli and a later-stage showdown against Alex De Minaur.
