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2021 Miami Open
DateMarch 23 – April 4
Edition36th
CategoryMasters 1000 (ATP)
WTA 1000 (WTA)
Draw96S / 48Q / 32D
Prize money$4,299,205 (ATP)
$3,260,190 (WTA)
SurfaceHard - outdoor
LocationMiami Gardens, Florida, United States
VenueHard Rock Stadium
Champions
Men's singles
Poland Hubert Hurkacz
Women's singles
Australia Ashleigh Barty
Men's doubles
Croatia Nikola Mektić / Croatia Mate Pavić
Women's doubles
Japan Shuko Aoyama / Japan Ena Shibahara
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The 2021 Miami Open was a professional hardcourt tennis tournament played from March 23 to April 4, 2021, on the grounds of Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida in the United States. The 36th edition of the Miami Open, it was a Masters 1000 event on the 2021 ATP Tour, and a WTA 1000 event on the 2021 WTA Tour. The 2020 edition was postponed due to the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in Florida.[1]

Due to COVID-19 restrictions, capacity for each session was limited to 800–1,000 spectators, and spectators were only admitted in the three largest courts on the site; Hard Rock Stadium itself was not used.[2] Roger Federer and Ashleigh Barty were the defending champions from 2019 in the men's and women's singles respectively. Barty successfully defended her title, defeating Bianca Andreescu in the final, 6–3, 4–0, retired. Federer did not attend the tournament.[3]

Finals

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Men's singles

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Main article: 2021 Miami Open – Men's singles

Women's singles

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Main article: 2021 Miami Open – Women's singles

Men's doubles

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Main article: 2021 Miami Open – Men's doubles

Women's doubles

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Main article: 2021 Miami Open – Women's doubles

Points and prize money

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Point distribution

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Event W F SF QF Round of 16 Round of 32 Round of 64 Round of 128 Q Q2 Q1
Men's singles 1000 600 360 180 90 45 25* 10 16 8 0
Men's doubles 0 — — — — —
Women's singles 650 390 215 120 65 35* 10 30 20 2
Women's Doubles 10 — — — — —

* Players with byes receive first round points.

Prize money

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Event W F SF QF Round of 16 Round of 32 Round of 64 Round of 128 Q2 Q1
Men's singles $300,110 $165,000 $93,000 $61,000 $40,000 $26,000 $16,000 $10,000 $5,890 $3,100
Women's singles
Men's doubles $81,000 $51,000 $38,000 $27,000 $18,000 $12,000 — — — —
Women's doubles — — — —

ATP singles main-draw entrants

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The following are the seeded players. Seedings and ranking points based on ATP rankings as of March 22, 2021.

Seed Rank Player Points before Points defending[a] Points won Points after Status
1 2 Russia Daniil Medvedev 9,940 90 180 10,030 Quarterfinals lost to Spain Roberto Bautista Agut [7]
2 5 Greece Stefanos Tsitsipas 6,950 90 180 7,040 Quarterfinals lost to Poland Hubert Hurkacz [26]
3 7 Germany Alexander Zverev 6,070 10 10 6,070 Second round lost to Finland Emil Ruusuvuori
4 8 Russia Andrey Rublev 5,101 61 360 5,400 Semifinals lost to Poland Hubert Hurkacz [26]
5 9 Argentina Diego Schwartzman 3,640 10 90 3,720 Fourth round lost to United States Sebastian Korda
6 11 Canada Denis Shapovalov 3,000 360 45 2,820 Third round lost to Poland Hubert Hurkacz [26]
7 12 Spain Roberto Bautista Agut 2,910 180 360 3,090 Semifinals lost to Italy Jannik Sinner [21]
8 13 Belgium David Goffin 2,795 90 10 2,750 Second round lost to Australia James Duckworth
9 16 Bulgaria Grigor Dimitrov 2,620 45 10 2,598 Second round lost to United Kingdom Cameron Norrie
10 17 Italy Fabio Fognini 2,570 45 10 2,548 Second round lost to United States Sebastian Korda
11 18 Canada Félix Auger-Aliassime 2,561 376 45 2,373 Third round lost to United States John Isner [18]
12 19 Canada Milos Raonic 2,450 45 90 2,495 Fourth round lost to Poland Hubert Hurkacz [26]
13 20 Chile Cristian Garín 2,385 0 10 2,385 Second round lost to Croatia Marin Čilić
14 22 Russia Karen Khachanov 2,200 10 45 2,280 Third round lost to Italy Jannik Sinner [21]
15 23 Australia Alex de Minaur 2,190 0 10 2,200 Second round lost to Colombia Daniel Elahi Galán
16 26 Serbia Dušan Lajović 1,895 45 45 1,895 Third round lost to United States Frances Tiafoe
17 27 Russia Aslan Karatsev 1,888 (15)† 45 1,918 Third round lost to United States Sebastian Korda
18 28 United States John Isner 1,850 600 90 1,340 Fourth round lost to Spain Roberto Bautista Agut [7]
19 29 United Kingdom Daniel Evans 1,813 25 10 1,797 Second round lost to United States Frances Tiafoe
20 30 France Ugo Humbert 1,790 10 45 1,825 Third round lost to Canada Milos Raonic [12]
21 31 Italy Jannik Sinner 1,789 (20)‡ 600 2,369 Runner-up, lost to Poland Hubert Hurkacz [26]
22 32 United States Taylor Fritz 1,775 10 90 1,855 Fourth round lost to Kazakhstan Alexander Bublik [32]
23 33 France Benoît Paire 1,773 (48)н 10 1,749 Second round lost to Italy Lorenzo Musetti
24 34 Italy Lorenzo Sonego 1,668 25 90 1,733 Fourth round lost to. Greece Stefanos Tsitsipas [2]
25 36 France Adrian Mannarino 1,661 25 45 1,681 Third round lost to Argentina Diego Schwartzman [5]
26 37 Poland Hubert Hurkacz 1,645 45 1,000 2,600 Champion, defeated Italy Jannik Sinner [21]
27 38 Georgia (country) Nikoloz Basilashvili 1,645 90 10 1,600 Second round lost to Sweden Mikael Ymer
28 39 Japan Kei Nishikori 1,513 10 45 1,548 Third round lost to Greece Stefanos Tsitsipas [2]
29 40 Hungary Márton Fucsovics 1,462 10 45 1,497 Third round lost to Russia Andrey Rublev [4]
30 41 United States Reilly Opelka 1,457 61 10 1,427 Second round lost to Australia Alexei Popyrin
31 42 Germany Jan-Lennard Struff 1,450 10 45 1,485 Third round lost to Spain Roberto Bautista Agut [7]
32 44 Kazakhstan Alexander Bublik 1,385 41 180 1,462 Quarterfinals lost to Italy Jannik Sinner [21]
  1. ^ Tournaments dated March 4 to August 5, 2019 during the 2019 season are dropped their defending points in each tournament divided by 50 percent.[4]

† The player did not qualify for the tournament in 2019. Accordingly, this was his points from the ATP Challenger Tour.
‡ The player did not qualify for the tournament in 2019. Accordingly, this was his 18th best result deducted instead.
н The player used an exemption after the completion of the tournament in 2019. Accordingly, this was his points from the ATP Challenger Tour.

Other entrants

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The following players received wildcards into the singles main draw:[5]

The following players received entry using a protected ranking into the singles main draw:

The following players received entry from the qualifying draw:

The following players received entry as a lucky losers:

Withdrawals

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Retirements

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ATP doubles main-draw entrants

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Seeds

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Country Player Country Player Rank1 Seed
COL Juan Sebastián Cabal COL Robert Farah 3 1
CRO Nikola Mektić CRO Mate Pavić 8 2
CRO Ivan Dodig SVK Filip Polášek 19 3
ESP Marcel Granollers ARG Horacio Zeballos 21 4
NED Wesley Koolhof POL Łukasz Kubot 21 5
GBR Jamie Murray BRA Bruno Soares 23 6
 USA Rajeev Ram GBR Joe Salisbury 26 7
FRA Pierre-Hugues Herbert FRA Nicolas Mahut 29 8
  • 1 Rankings as of March 15, 2021.

Other entrants

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The following pairs received wildcards into the doubles main draw:

The following pair received entry as an alternate:

Withdrawals

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Before the tournament
During the tournament

WTA singles main-draw entrants

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Seeds

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The following are the seeded players. Seedings are based on WTA rankings as of March 15, 2021. Rankings and points before are as of March 22, 2021.

Seed Rank Player Points before Points defending^ Points won¡ Points after Status
1 1 Australia Ashleigh Barty 9,186 1,000 1,000 9,186 Champion, defeated Canada Bianca Andreescu [8]
2 2 Japan Naomi Osaka 7,835 65 215 7,985 Quarterfinals lost to Greece Maria Sakkari [23]
3 3 Romania Simona Halep 7,255 390 (65) 100 6,965 Third round withdrew due to shoulder injury
4 4 United States Sofia Kenin 5,760 10 + 35 (65) 100 + 100 5,915 Third round lost to Tunisia Ons Jabeur [27]
5 5 Ukraine Elina Svitolina 5,370 10 390 5,750 Semifinals lost to Australia Ashleigh Barty [1]
6 6 Czech Republic Karolína Plíšková 5,205 650 (65) 105 4,660 Third round lost to United States Jessica Pegula [29]
7 8 Belarus Aryna Sabalenka 4,815 10 + 120 215 + 185 5,085 Quarterfinals lost to Australia Ashleigh Barty [1]
8 9 Canada Bianca Andreescu 4,735 120 650 5,265 Runner-up, lost to Australia Ashleigh Barty [1]
9 10 Czech Republic Petra Kvitová 4,571 215 120 4,476 Fourth round lost to Ukraine Elina Svitolina [5]
10 11 Netherlands Kiki Bertens 4,505 120 (10) 105 4,490 Second round lost to Russia Liudmila Samsonova [Q]
11 12 Switzerland Belinda Bencic 4,260 10 65 4,315 Third round lost to Czech Republic Markéta Vondroušová [19]
12 13 Spain Garbiñe Muguruza 4,235 10 + 280 120 + 55 4,120 Fourth round lost to Canada Bianca Andreescu [8]
13 14 United States Jennifer Brady 3,765 (2) (10) 3,765 Second round lost to Spain Sara Sorribes Tormo
14 15 Belarus Victoria Azarenka 3,665 35 + 180 120 + 55 3,625 Fourth round lost to Australia Ashleigh Barty [1]
15 16 Poland Iga Świątek 3,570 20 65 3,615 Third round lost to Croatia Ana Konjuh [WC]
16 17 Belgium Elise Mertens 3,310 65 + 65 120 + 100 3,400 Fourth round lost to Japan Naomi Osaka [2]
17 18 United Kingdom Johanna Konta 3,206 35 65 3,236 Third round lost to Czech Republic Petra Kvitová [9]
18 19 United States Madison Keys 3,075 10 + 470 10 + 1 2,606 Second round lost to Croatia Ana Konjuh [WC]
19 20 Czech Republic Markéta Vondroušová 2,957 215 120 2,862 Fourth round lost to Belarus Aryna Sabalenka [7]
20 21 Croatia Petra Martić 2,850 35 + 185 + 10 (10) 60 + 55 + 55 2,790 Second round lost to Russia Anna Kalinskaya [WC]
21 23 Kazakhstan Elena Rybakina 2,718 (100)† (65) 100 2,718 Third round lost to Spain Sara Sorribes Tormo
22 24 Estonia Anett Kontaveit 2,620 390 65 2,295 Third round lost to Belgium Elise Mertens [16]
23 25 Greece Maria Sakkari 2,570 35 + 10 390 + 105 3,020 Semifinals lost to Canada Bianca Andreescu [8]
24 26 Germany Angelique Kerber 2,370 65 + 110 65 + 55 2,315 Third round lost to Belarus Victoria Azarenka [14]
25 27 United States Alison Riske 2,256 35 (0) 1 2,222 Withdrew due to left foot injury
26 28 Kazakhstan Yulia Putintseva 2,015 120 + 35 (10) 55 + 55 1,970 Second round lost to Serbia Nina Stojanović [Q]
27 30 Tunisia Ons Jabeur 1,965 35 + 10 120 + 48 2,088 Fourth round lost to Spain Sara Sorribes Tormo
28 32 United States Amanda Anisimova 1,905 35 + 35 65 + 60 1,960 Third round lost to Canada Bianca Andreescu [8]
29 33 United States Jessica Pegula 1,904 30 + 55 120 + 29 1,968 Fourth round lost to Greece Maria Sakkari [23]
30 34 Russia Ekaterina Alexandrova 1,900 10 65 1,955 Third round lost to Ukraine Elina Svitolina [5]
31 36 United States Coco Gauff 1,821 35 10 1,796 Second round lost to Latvia Anastasija Sevastova
32 37 Russia Veronika Kudermetova 1,820 (2) 160 (65) 80 1,740 Third round lost to Belarus Aryna Sabalenka [7]

^ Points form 2019 Miami, 2019 Guadalajara, 2019 Charleston and 2019 Monterrey will be dropped on Monday, April 5; 2019 Indian Wells will not be mandatory anymore

¡ Miami will not be considered a mandatory result that must be counted as part of a player's best 16 results[6]

† The player did not qualify for the tournament in 2019. Accordingly, this was her 16th best result deducted instead.

Other entrants

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The following players received wildcards into the singles main draw:

The following player received entry using a protected ranking into the singles main draw:

The following players received entry from the qualifying draw:

The following player received entry as a lucky loser:

Withdrawals

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Before the tournament
During the tournament

Retirements

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WTA doubles main-draw entrants

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Seeds

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Country Player Country Player Rank1 Seed
BEL Elise Mertens BLR Aryna Sabalenka 3 1
CZE Barbora Krejčíková CZE Kateřina Siniaková 15 2
 USA Nicole Melichar NED Demi Schuurs 23 3
HUN Tímea Babos RUS Veronika Kudermetova 30 4
JPN Shuko Aoyama JPN Ena Shibahara 30 5
CHN Xu Yifan CHN Zhang Shuai 39 6
CHI Alexa Guarachi  USA Desirae Krawczyk 39 7
 USA Hayley Carter BRA Luisa Stefani 63 8
  • 1 Rankings as of March 15, 2021.

Other entrants

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The following pairs received wildcards into the doubles main draw:

The following pairs received entry using a protected ranking into the doubles main draw:

The following pairs received entry as an alternate:

Withdrawals

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References

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2021 Miami Open

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The 2021 Miami Open was a combined professional held from March 24 to April 4, 2021, at in , , serving as a Premier Mandatory event on the and a Masters 1000 event on the , played on outdoor hard courts. In the men's singles draw, unseeded claimed his maiden ATP Masters 1000 title by defeating 19-year-old in the final, 7–6(7–4), 6–4, marking the first all-unseeded final in the tournament's history. In the women's singles, top seed successfully defended her 2019 title—won in the previous edition before the 2020 cancellation due to the —by beating eighth seed 6–3, 4–0 in the final after Andreescu retired with a leg injury. The men's doubles title was won by the Croatian pair and , who defeated Daniel Evans and 6–4, 6–4 in the championship match, securing their fourth team title of the season. In women's doubles, Japanese duo and lifted their first WTA 1000 trophy together, overcoming Hayley Carter and 6–2, 7–5 in the final. The event featured a total prize money of $4,299,205 for the ATP side and $3,260,190 for the WTA, with reduced capacity attendance amid ongoing pandemic protocols.

Overview

Dates and venue

The 2021 Miami Open, the 36th edition of the tournament, took place from March 22 to April 4. The event was held in , , at , which has served as the tournament's permanent venue since its relocation there in 2019. Due to ongoing restrictions, attendance was limited to 800–1,000 spectators per session, with fans permitted only on the three largest courts.

Surface and categories

The 2021 Miami Open was contested on outdoor hard courts at the in . As a premier event on the professional tennis calendar, it was classified as an ATP Masters 1000 tournament for the men's tour and a WTA 1000 mandatory event for the women's tour. The singles competitions featured large draws of 96 players each on both the ATP and WTA sides, accommodating a broad field of competitors, while the doubles events included 32 teams per tour. Qualifying rounds for both tours took place from March 22 to 23, 2021, prior to the main draws, which started on March 23 for the WTA and March 24 for the ATP. The event offered a total prize money purse of $4,299,205 for the ATP portion and $3,260,190 for the WTA portion, with detailed breakdowns provided in subsequent sections.

Background

Defending champions and key absences

The 2021 Miami Open marked the first edition of the tournament since 2019, as the 2020 event was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Roger Federer, the 2017 champion, defeated 2018 champion John Isner to claim his third Miami title, while Ashleigh Barty won the women's singles by beating Karolina Pliskova in the final. Federer, who underwent two knee surgeries in 2020, opted not to defend his title in 2021 as he continued his recovery and focused on training ahead of his competitive return. In contrast, Barty, the world No. 1, participated in the event seeking to defend her championship. On the WTA side, eight-time champion Serena Williams withdrew due to recent oral surgery. Several top-ranked players were notably absent from the 2021 draw, thinning the field of contenders. World No. 1 withdrew shortly before the tournament, citing travel restrictions in the United States and a desire to spend more time with his family to balance his schedule. , the world No. 3, also skipped the event due to a persistent back injury that had flared up during the Australian Open, prioritizing recovery and preparation for the European clay-court season. World No. 4 withdrew after an early exit in , stating he was in a "tough period" with subpar form and needed time to reset mentally and physically before the clay swing. These absences, influenced in part by ongoing health protocols related to the , opened opportunities for other players in the combined ATP and WTA Masters 1000 event.

Impact of COVID-19

The 2020 edition of the Miami Open was canceled due to the escalating , becoming the first full cancellation in the tournament's 35-year history. This decision followed the cancellation of the preceding Indian Wells tournament and was prompted by Miami-Dade County officials declaring a , which banned mass gatherings to curb virus spread. The cancellation contributed to a broader six-week suspension of the and similar disruptions on the WTA side, reshaping the global calendar. The 2021 Miami Open proceeded amid stringent protocols as part of a condensed professional tennis designed to recover lost events while prioritizing health. Tournament organizers implemented a bio-secure "bubble" environment, confining players, coaches, and essential staff to approved hotels and the , with movements strictly limited to prevent exposure. Daily was mandatory for all participants, and negative results were required for access to practice and competition areas. These measures aligned with ATP and WTA guidelines for the season's remaining events, reflecting the sport's adaptation to ongoing global restrictions. Spectator access was drastically reduced to a maximum of 1,000 per day across the three main courts, compared to nearly 400,000 attendees over two weeks in 2019. Protocols included mandatory masking, in seating, and temperature screenings at entry points. International fan travel was largely prohibited due to U.S. entry bans and requirements for visitors from high-risk countries. Several high-profile players withdrew citing COVID-19-related travel challenges and health concerns, including world No. 1 , who highlighted U.S. restrictions as a factor.

Finals

Men's singles

26th seed of faced 21st seed of in the men's singles final at the 2021 Miami Open. The match, played on April 4, 2021, at , lasted 1 hour and 49 minutes. Hurkacz secured a straight-sets victory with a score of 7–6(7–4), 6–4, breaking Sinner's serve once in the second set to clinch the title. The first set was tightly contested, featuring strong serving from both players, with Hurkacz edging the tiebreak after Sinner saved multiple set points. In the second set, Hurkacz maintained composure under pressure, converting his break opportunity at 4–4 to pull ahead and serve out the match. Key statistics highlighted Hurkacz's serving dominance, as he recorded 12 aces to Sinner's 8, while Sinner committed more unforced errors, contributing to his downfall in crucial moments. This triumph marked Hurkacz's maiden ATP Masters 1000 title and elevated him to a career-high ranking of No. 16. At world No. 37 entering the event, Hurkacz became the lowest-ranked champion in Masters 1000 history since 2005. For the 19-year-old Sinner, the defeat ended a breakthrough run that saw him become only the fourth teenager to reach the final. Hurkacz advanced to the final by defeating fourth seed 6–3, 6–4 in the semifinals and second seed 2–6, 6–3, 6–4 in the quarterfinals. Sinner reached his first Masters 1000 final after overcoming 7–6(7–2), 6–4 in the quarterfinals and 5–7, 6–4, 6–4 in the semifinals.

Women's singles

Ashleigh Barty of , the top seed and defending champion from 2019, faced eighth seed of in the women's singles final at the 2021 Miami Open. The match, held on April 3 at , marked the first professional encounter between the two players. Barty, seeking to solidify her world No. 1 ranking, entered as the favorite after a strong tournament run, while Andreescu aimed for her first WTA 1000 title since her 2019 US Open triumph. Barty dominated the opening set, breaking Andreescu's serve twice to secure a 6–3 victory, showcasing her precise baseline play and effective serving under the Miami sun. In the second set, Barty continued her momentum, breaking early to lead 4–0. However, Andreescu twisted her right ankle while chasing a drop shot at 3–0, forcing her to limp through the subsequent points. Despite treatment and visible discomfort, Andreescu played on briefly before retiring, handing Barty the win by a score of 6–3, 4–0. This injury setback added to Andreescu's challenging return from a year-long absence due to prior ailments. The victory marked Barty's second consecutive Miami Open title—her third WTA 1000 crown overall—and reinforced her status as the tournament's dominant force on hard courts. For Andreescu, the final represented a resilient path, highlighted by her three-set semifinal triumph over 23rd seed (7–6(7), 3–6, 7–6(4)). Barty had advanced by defeating fifth seed 6–3, 6–3 in the semifinals, capping a straight-sets run through the latter stages. The abrupt conclusion underscored the physical demands of elite , with Barty expressing sympathy for her opponent's misfortune post-match.

Men's doubles

In the men's doubles final of the 2021 Miami Open, second seeds and of defeated unseeded Dan Evans and of , 6–4, 6–4, to claim their first joint Masters 1000 title. This victory marked the fourth doubles title of the season for the Croatian pair, following wins in , Melbourne-2, and , and elevated Pavić to the world No. 1 in doubles rankings. For Evans and Skupski, it was their inaugural tournament as a team, formed after Ken Skupski's injury, and represented the first British duo in a Open doubles final since 1985. Mektić and Pavić advanced to the final without dropping a set throughout the tournament, showcasing their dominant form with a 25–3 season record entering the match. In the semifinals, they overcame top-seeded Americans and Britain's , 6–3, 7–6(5), relying on precise returning and a tiebreak conversion to secure the win. Evans and Skupski, meanwhile, navigated a challenging draw as unseeded players, upsetting fourth-seeded of and Filip Polášek of in the semifinals after earlier victories over other seeded pairs. The hard-court surface at favored the Croatians' aggressive serving style in the final, where they converted their only break opportunity in each set to close out the straight-sets victory in 78 minutes. Mektić and Pavić broke Evans' serve in the sixth game of the first set to take a 4–2 lead, holding serve comfortably thereafter, while in the second set, they capitalized on a break in the tenth game after fending off break points of their own. Their efficiency on break points—saving three and converting two—underscored their composure under pressure against the resilient British pair.

Women's doubles

In the women's doubles event at the 2021 Miami Open, fifth seeds and of faced eighth seeds Hayley Carter of the and of in the championship match on April 4. The Japanese pair, who had already captured titles in and the Yarra earlier in the season, prevailed 6–2, 7–5 in a 1-hour, 23-minute contest to claim their third trophy of the year. This victory represented the first WTA 1000 doubles title for an all-Japanese team. Aoyama and Shibahara dominated the opening set, breaking Carter and Stefani's serve in the third and seventh games en route to a 6–2 win, firing 15 winners in just 32 minutes. In the second set, their opponents elevated their game, securing a break for a 5–2 lead and appearing poised to force a decider. However, the Japanese duo mounted a stunning comeback, reeling off five straight games highlighted by Shibahara's sharp volley winners and Aoyama's steady net play to close out the match at 7–5. En route to the final, Aoyama and Shibahara upset higher-seeded opponents, including a 6–3, 6–3 first-round win over third seeds Andreja Klepač and , a round-of-16 against fourth seeds Darija Jurak and , a 6–3, 6–2 quarterfinal victory over and , and a 3–6, 7–6(4), 10–2 semifinal triumph over and . Carter and Stefani, meanwhile, produced their own run of upsets against favored teams, defeating and 6–1, 6–4 in the first round, and Zhaoxuan Yang 6–0, 6–3 in the round of 16, and 6–4, 6–4 in the quarterfinals, and second seeds Gabriela Dabrowski and 2–6, 6–3, 10–8 in the semifinals. The final marked the third meeting between the pairs in 2021, with Aoyama and Shibahara improving to 3–0 in the head-to-head.

Points and prize money

Point distribution

The 2021 Miami Open, as a combined ATP Masters 1000 and WTA 1000 mandatory tournament, awarded ranking points to players based on their performance in each round reached, with distributions varying by gender and discipline. These points contributed to the respective ATP and , which are calculated on a 52-week rolling basis. As a mandatory event, participation was required for top-ranked players to avoid penalties, ensuring high-level competition and significant ranking implications.

ATP Singles

The ATP singles draw featured 96 players, with points awarded as follows:
Round ReachedPoints
Winner1000
Runner-up600
Semifinalist360
Quarterfinalist180
Round of 1690
Round of 3245
Round of 6425
Round of 9610
These points reflect the standard allocation for a 96-player Masters 1000 event.

WTA Singles

The WTA singles draw also consisted of 96 players, with a distinct point structure emphasizing deeper progression:
Round ReachedPoints
Winner1000
Runner-up650
Semifinalist390
Quarterfinalist215
Round of 16120
Round of 3265
Round of 6435
Round of 9610
This distribution was standard for WTA 1000 mandatory tournaments in 2021.

ATP Doubles

The ATP doubles competition used a 32-team draw, awarding points only from the second round onward, consistent with Masters 1000 guidelines:
Round ReachedPoints
Winner500
Runner-up300
Semifinalist180
Quarterfinalist90
Second Round45
First Round0
Points for early exits underscored the emphasis on advancing in doubles formats.

WTA Doubles

Similarly, the WTA doubles draw was for 32 teams, with points distributed to reward progression in this WTA 1000 event:
Round ReachedPoints
Winner305
Runner-up200
Semifinalist120
Quarterfinalist65
Round of 1635
Round of 3210
This structure aligned with WTA 1000 doubles allocations during the year.

Prize money

The 2021 Miami Open featured a reduced total prize money purse of $7,559,395 due to the financial impacts of the , with no significant additional adjustments beyond the overall cut from pre-pandemic levels. This represented a decrease of approximately 55% from the 2019 total of $16,718,910, reflecting limited attendance and revenue. The purse was split between ATP and WTA events, with equal prize structures for men's and women's singles, while doubles awards were distributed per team and typically split equally between partners.

Singles

The singles competitions offered identical payouts for ATP and WTA players, emphasizing progression through the 96-player draw. The champion in either category earned $300,110, while the finalist received $165,000. Semifinalists took home $93,000 each, and quarterfinalists $61,000. Further breakdowns by round provided escalating rewards for earlier advancements, as shown below.
Round AchievedPrize Money (USD)
Winner300,110
Runner-up165,000
Semifinal93,000
Quarterfinal61,000
Round of 1640,000
Round of 3226,000
Round of 6416,000
First Round10,000
Qualifying rounds offered smaller amounts, such as $5,890 for the second qualifying round and $3,100 for the first.

Doubles

Doubles prize money was awarded per team for both ATP and WTA events in the 32-team draw, with winners receiving $81,000 to share. Runners-up earned $51,000 per team, and semifinalists $38,000. These amounts underscored the event's commitment to rewarding despite the reduced overall budget.
Round AchievedPrize Money per Team (USD)
Winners81,000
Runners-up51,000
Semifinal38,000
Quarterfinal27,000
Second Round18,000
First Round12,000
The structure aligned financial incentives with ranking points, though cash awards were notably lower than in non-pandemic years.

ATP singles main-draw entrants

Seeds

The 32 seeds were assigned based on the as of March 22, 2021. They received a bye into the second round.
SeedRankPlayerCountry
12
25
37
48
59
611
712
813
916
1017
1118Félix Auger-Aliassime
1219
1320
1422
1523
1626
1727
1828
1929Daniel Evans
2030
2131
2232
2333
2434
2536
2637
2738Georgia
2839
2940
3041
3142
3244

Other entrants

Qualifiers

The following players entered the main draw via qualifying or as lucky losers:

Wild cards

The following players received into the main draw:

Withdrawals

Before the tournament, the following players withdrew:

Retirements

No players retired during their main draw matches.

ATP doubles main-draw entrants

Seeds

The seeds for the men's doubles event at the Miami Open were assigned based on the combined ATP doubles rankings of each team as of March 15, . Eight teams were seeded in the 56-team main draw to ensure balanced placement and avoid early matchups among top pairs.
SeedTeamCountry
1 / /
2 / /
3 / Spain /
4 / Filip Polášek / Slovakia
5 / /
6Wesley Koolhof / Łukasz Kubot /
7 / /
8 / France / France
The seeded teams received byes into the second round and were positioned in the draw to minimize clashes until later stages.

Other entrants

The following pairs received wild cards into the ATP doubles main draw:
  • Nicholas Monroe / Frances Tiafoe (United States / United States)
  • Sebastian Korda / Michael Mmoh (United States / United States)
  • Steve Johnson / Sam Querrey (United States / United States)
No teams entered the main draw through qualifying. The remaining non-seeded pairs gained direct entry based on their combined rankings, featuring a mix of established international partnerships and new collaborations, such as the British duo of Dan Evans and , the Salvadoran-Romanian pair of Marcelo Arévalo and , and various other teams from Europe, the Americas, and beyond.

Withdrawals

No teams withdrew from the ATP doubles main prior to the tournament.

WTA singles main-draw entrants

Seeds

The seeds for the women's singles event at the 2021 Miami Open were assigned based on the of each player as of March 15, 2021. Thirty-two players were seeded in the 96-player main draw to ensure balanced placement and avoid early matchups among top players.
SeedPlayerCountry
1
2
3
4
5Elina SvitolinaUkraine
6Karolina Plíšková
7
8Canada
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20Croatia
21Kazakhstan
22Estonia
23Greece
24Germany
25
26Kazakhstan
27Tunisia
28
29
30Russia
31Cori Gauff
32Russia
The seeded players received byes into the second round and were positioned in the draw to minimize clashes until later stages.

Other entrants

The following players received wild cards into the WTA singles main draw: The following players qualified for the main draw: The remaining non-seeded players gained direct entry based on their rankings, featuring a mix of established players and rising talents from around the world.

Withdrawals

Before the start of the 2021 Miami Open, several players withdrew from the WTA singles main due to injuries or other reasons. Notable withdrawals included (), who pulled out due to a left , allowing adjustments in the and seeding. Additionally, (, seed 3) withdrew during the tournament due to a right after the second round. Other withdrawals included Alison Riske (, left foot) and (, right knee). These led to such as () entering the , reshaping early matchups without major disruption.

Retirements

In the women's singles main draw of the 2021 Miami Open, two players retired mid-match due to injury, adhering to the tournament's on-site medical protocols that included mandatory medical timeouts, injury assessments by certified physiotherapists, and compliance with enhanced health measures such as testing and isolation guidelines for affected players. Jil Teichmann retired in the first round against Paula Badosa after losing the first set 6-4, citing a thigh injury that required immediate medical attention; Badosa advanced following the medical timeout and assessment. In the final, eighth seed Bianca Andreescu retired against top seed Ashleigh Barty while trailing 6-3, 4-0 in the second set, after twisting her right ankle during a point; Barty was awarded the title in accordance with tournament rules following the on-site medical evaluation.

WTA doubles main-draw entrants

Seeds

The seeds for the women's doubles event at the 2021 Miami Open were assigned based on the combined WTA doubles rankings of each team as of , 2021. Eight teams were seeded in the 32-team main draw to ensure balanced placement and avoid early matchups among top pairs.
SeedTeamCountry
1 / Australia /
2 / Czech Republic / Czech Republic
3 / /
4 / / Netherlands
5 / Japan / Japan
6 / Zhang ShuaiChina / China
7 / Ukraine / Latvia
8Hayley Carter / / Brazil
The seeded teams received byes into the second round and were positioned in the draw to minimize clashes until later stages. Note that due to withdrawals, some seeding positions were adjusted in the final draw.

Other entrants

The following pairs received into the WTA doubles main draw:
  • Cori Gauff (United States) / (United States)
No teams entered the main draw through qualifying. The remaining non-seeded pairs gained direct entry based on their combined rankings, featuring a mix of established international partnerships and new collaborations, such as the Canadian-Mexican duo of and , and the American team of and . These entries highlighted global diversity, with representations from , the , and Asia, alongside alternates filling spots due to withdrawals.

Withdrawals

Before the start of the 2021 Miami Open, several teams withdrew from the WTA doubles main draw due to injuries. The top-seeded pairing of and pulled out after Brady sustained a right thigh injury, allowing alternate team and to enter the draw. The team of and withdrew when Halep was sidelined by a right injury; seeding adjusted accordingly without a direct replacement. Additionally, other withdrawals included teams like Darija Jurak and ( right thigh injury), with alternates such as /Jessica Pegula and Ekaterina Alexandrova/Zhaoxuan Yang stepping in to fill spots. These withdrawals led to alternates occupying key positions in the bracket, slightly reshaping the early matchups without broader disruption to the tournament structure.

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