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2023 Miami Open
DateMarch 21 – April 2
Edition38th
CategoryATP Masters 1000 (ATP)
WTA 1000 (WTA)
Draw96S / 48Q / 32D
Prize money$8,800,000 (ATP)
$8,800,000 (WTA)
SurfaceHard - outdoor
LocationMiami Gardens, Florida, United States
VenueHard Rock Stadium
Champions
Men's singles
Daniil Medvedev
Women's singles
Czech Republic Petra Kvitová
Men's doubles
Mexico Santiago González / France Édouard Roger-Vasselin
Women's doubles
United States Coco Gauff / United States Jessica Pegula
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The 2023 Miami Open was a professional hardcourt tennis tournament played from March 21 to April 2, 2023, on the grounds of Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida in the United States. It was the 38th edition of the men's and women's event and was classified as an ATP Masters 1000 event on the 2023 ATP Tour and a WTA 1000 event on the 2023 WTA Tour.[1][2]

Carlos Alcaraz and Iga Świątek were the defending champions in the men's and women's singles draw, respectively.[3][4] However, Świątek withdrew before the tournament began due to injury. This was the second consecutive year that the reigning women's singles champion pulled out from the tournament.[5] Alcaraz lost in the semifinals to Jannik Sinner.

Finals

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Men's singles

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This was Medvedev's 19th ATP Tour title, and fourth of the year.

Women's singles

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This was Kvitová's 30th WTA Tour title, and her first of the year.

Men's doubles

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Women's doubles

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Points and prize money

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Point distribution

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Event W F SF QF R16 R32 R64 R128 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 R16 R32 R64 R128 Q2 Q1
Men's singles $1,262,220 $662,360 $352,635 $184,465 $96,955 $55,770 $30,885 $18,660 $9,440 $5,150
Women's singles
Men's doubles* $436,730 $231,660 $123,550 $62,630 $33,460 $18,020
Women's doubles*

*Players with byes receive first round points

See also

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from Grokipedia
The 2023 Miami Open was a combined professional tournament held from March 21 to April 2, 2023, at in , , featuring outdoor hard courts as part of the ATP Masters 1000 and WTA 1000 tours. The 38th edition of the event offered a total prize money of $17,600,000—$8,800,000 each for the ATP and WTA draws—and attracted top players including world No. 1s and Iga Świątek as defending champions from 2022, though neither retained their titles. In the men's singles, fifth-seeded defeated 11th-seeded 7–5, 6–3 in the final to secure his first Miami Open title and fifth ATP Masters 1000 crown overall, marking his fourth tournament victory of the season. In the women's singles, 15th-seeded triumphed over second-seeded 7–6(16–14), 6–2 in a final that ended Rybakina's 13-match winning streak, earning Kvitová her 30th title and ninth at the WTA 1000 level. The men's doubles title was won by unseeded Santiago González and Édouard Roger-Vasselin, who defeated fourth seeds and 7–6(4), 7–5 in the championship match for their first Masters 1000 triumph as a pair. On the women's side, top seeds and , both Americans based in , defeated and 7–6(8–6), 6–2 to claim the doubles crown, their second title of 2023 and first at WTA 1000 level. The tournament featured notable upsets and strong performances, including Sinner's run to his first Masters 1000 final and Kvitová's resilient comeback after a challenging start to the year, while attendance reached 386,000 fans over the two weeks, underscoring the event's status as a premier stop on the global calendar.

Overview

Dates and venue

The 2023 Miami Open was held from March 19 to April 2, spanning 15 days and including qualifying rounds that began on March 19 for women and March 20 for men, followed by the main draw starting on March 21. The tournament took place at in , USA, marking the fifth edition at this outdoor venue since its relocation from Crandon Park in in 2019. The main stadium court featured a temporary configuration with a capacity of approximately 13,800 seats, complemented by a permanent 5,000-seat grandstand court and more than 20 additional courts across the site. The event drew a record total attendance of 386,000 spectators over its duration, underscoring its rising appeal as one of the premier stops on the ATP and WTA tours. Logistically, matches included night sessions illuminated by stadium lights to accommodate evening play, with the finals scheduled for April 1 featuring the women's singles and men's doubles, and April 2 hosting the men's singles and women's doubles.

Format and surface

The 2023 Miami Open was classified as an ATP Masters 1000 event on the men's tour and a WTA 1000 mandatory tournament on the women's tour, forming the second leg of the Sunshine Double alongside the preceding BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells. This combined status positioned it as one of the premier co-sanctioned events of the season, awarding significant ranking points and to participants across both tours. Qualifying rounds were held exclusively for singles, with the main draws featuring 96 players each for men's and women's singles, incorporating direct entries, , and qualifiers to fill the field. Doubles competition utilized 32-team draws for both genders, emphasizing team play without additional qualifying events. The tournament was played on outdoor hard courts surfaced with green , a cushioned acrylic system designed for medium-paced play that promotes consistent bounces and favors baseline rallies over aggressive net approaches. This surface, in use at the Miami Open for over four decades, provides a balance of speed and grip, typically registering a Court Pace Rating (CPR) in the medium-fast range according to standards, allowing for extended rallies while rewarding powerful groundstrokes. All matches followed a best-of-three sets format, including the men's singles final, with standard tiebreaks at 6-6 in the first two sets; doubles adopted a no-ad scoring system in the first two sets and replaced the third set with a match tiebreak to 10 points, streamlining play and reducing match duration. Wheelchair and junior events were not included in the main program, focusing the competition solely on professional able-bodied players. Broadcast coverage reached a global audience through networks including and in the United States, with additional international distribution via partners such as and . To enhance the event's entertainment value, organizers introduced a new concert series in 2023, featuring live performances by artists like Pitbull and during evening sessions at , integrating music with to attract broader crowds.

Competition

Men's singles

The men's singles draw at the 2023 Miami Open was headlined by defending champion , the top seed based on as of the draw date. Alcaraz reached the semifinals before losing to 10th seed . The top seeds were (1), (2), (3), (4), Félix Auger-Aliassime (5), (6), (7), and (8). The event featured a 96-player main draw on hard courts, with top seeds receiving byes into the second round, and matches played in a best-of-three sets format except for the final, which was best-of-five. The draw was marked by several upsets among the top seeds, including third seed Stefanos Tsitsipas's third-round loss to American wildcard 6-4, 6-4, and seventh seed Holger Rune's first-round defeat to qualifier 3-6, 7-6(4), 7-6(5). These early exits highlighted the unpredictable nature of the tournament, compounded by weather delays that affected scheduling in the opening rounds, forcing some first- and second-round matches to be postponed or completed the following day. Other notable performances included wildcard Christopher O'Connell's run to the round of 16, where he defeated higher-ranked opponents like Thiago Monteiro and before falling to 6-4, 7-5. O'Connell's deep run as a low-ranked entrant underscored the opportunities for underdogs in the expansive . In the quarterfinals, second seed Daniil Medvedev edged fourth seed Andrey Rublev 6-4, 3-6, 7-6(2) in a tense contest, while 10th seed Jannik Sinner dominated seventh seed Taylor Fritz 6-0, 6-1, dropping just one game in a one-sided affair. The semifinals saw Medvedev overcome eighth seed Hubert Hurkacz 4-6, 6-3, 6-1 after dropping the opening set, and Sinner upset top seed Alcaraz 6-7(4), 6-4, 6-2 in a high-quality battle featuring extended rallies and strong serving from both players. Daniil Medvedev claimed the title on April 2, 2023, defeating Jannik Sinner 7-5, 6-3 in the final after a competitive first set. This victory marked Medvedev's first Miami Open title, his 15th career ATP Tour singles title, and capped a strong hard-court swing following his 2022 US Open triumph, where he won six of his last seven matches against top-10 opponents entering the event. Sinner, in his first Masters 1000 final, earned 600 ranking points and solidified his rise in the ATP standings.

Women's singles

The women's singles event at the 2023 Miami Open featured a draw of 96 players, with entering as the defending champion and top seed after her 2022 victory. However, Świątek withdrew before her second-round match due to a rib injury sustained at Indian Wells, marking an early exit for the world No. 1 and opening the field for upsets. The top seeds were Świątek (1), (2), (3), (4), (5), (6), (7), and (8), setting the stage for a competitive tournament on the hard courts at . The draw saw several major upsets early on, including Sabalenka's fourth-round loss to 6-4, 2-6, 6-4, ending the second seed's bid for a Sunshine Double after her title. Other seeded players like Jabeur (5th) fell in the third round to , while Sakkari (6th) was defeated in the second round by . These results highlighted the unpredictable nature of the event, with lower seeds and non-seeds advancing amid the intense heat, which tested players' endurance in longer matches. In the quarterfinals, 10th seed , the recent Indian Wells champion, edged Badosa 6-4, 3-6, 7-5 in a three-set battle, continuing her strong form on North American hard courts. Meanwhile, unseeded upset fourth seed Gauff 6-4, 3-6, 6-3, showcasing her powerful left-handed game to reach her first WTA 1000 semifinal since 2019. The semifinals featured Rybakina defeating eighth seed Kasatkina 6-2, 6-4 in straight sets, relying on her serve to overpower the Russian. Kvitová, meanwhile, overcame 6-1, 7-6(7-5), saving set points in the second set to advance to her first WTA 1000 final since in 2019. In the final on April 1, Kvitová defeated Rybakina 7-6(16-14), 6-2, clinching the first set in a marathon 30-point before dominating the second. This victory marked Kvitová's 30th WTA singles title and her first at the WTA 1000 level since in 2018, propelling her back into the top 10 rankings. Other notable performances included qualifier Anna Kalinskaya's run to the third round, where she defeated Victoria Jiménez Kasintseva and before falling to Rybakina 7-5, 4-6, 6-3, marking a breakthrough for the Russian as she gained valuable experience against top players. The oppressive heat and humidity in , with temperatures exceeding 80°F (27°C) during later rounds, contributed to fatigue and extended medical timeouts, influencing several tight contests.

Men's doubles

The men's doubles competition at the 2023 Miami Open featured 32 teams competing in a knockout format on outdoor hard courts at in . The top seeds were and of the and , respectively, followed by of the and of as the second seeds, of and of as the third seeds, and Marcelo Arévalo of and of the as the fourth seeds. These pairings reflected the ATP's pre-tournament rankings, with Koolhof/Skupski holding the world No. 1 doubles team position entering the event. Early rounds saw significant upsets, including the top-seeded Koolhof and Skupski falling in the round of 16 to the British duo and in straight sets, 6-4, 7-6(7-4), which highlighted the competitive depth among unseeded or lower-ranked teams. In the quarterfinals, unseeded Santiago González of and Édouard Roger-Vasselin of advanced by defeating of and of Argentina 7-6(7-3), 6-3, showcasing strong baseline play and net approaches. The semifinals featured González/Roger-Vasselin overcoming Cash/Glasspool 7-6(7-2), 6-4 in a match dominated by effective serve-volley tactics suited to the fast hard-court surface, while unseeded of the and of defeated of and of 6-4, 6-7(5-7), 10-5 in the super tiebreak decider. In the final on , 2023, González and Roger-Vasselin claimed the title by defeating Krajicek and Mahut 7-6(7-2), 6-4, marking a tactical in return pressure and volleying that earned them 500 ATP doubles ranking points. This victory was González's second Masters 1000 doubles title, following his 2019 win in , and Roger-Vasselin's first such title since 2014 in , underscoring their resurgence as a veteran pairing. Other notable performances included an all-American semifinal appearance by and Jackson Lammons, who were defeated by Krajicek/Mahut 6-3, 3-6, 10-8, emphasizing the event's reliance on aggressive strategies to exploit the hard courts' speed and low bounce.

Women's doubles

The women's doubles event at the 2023 Miami Open featured top-seeded pairs including the world No. 1 duo of and of the , who withdrew prior to the tournament due to a minor injury to Krejčíková. The No. 2 seeds were Americans and , followed by No. 3 seeds of and Jelena Ostapenko of , and No. 4 seeds and Chan Hao-ching of . Key highlights in the draw included several upsets among the seeded teams, setting the stage for an all-American final. Unseeded Canadian and American advanced by defeating the No. 3 seeds Kichenok and in the quarterfinals, 2-6, 7-6(4), 10-8. Meanwhile, the No. 2 seeds Gauff and Pegula navigated a challenging path, overcoming the No. 7 seeds and in the round of 16 before rallying past the No. 6 seeds and in the quarterfinals, 6-7(4), 7-5, 10-2, and the No. 8 seeds and in the semifinals, 7-6(5), 7-6(4)—both latter matches completed on the same day amid rain delays. In the final on April 2, Gauff and Pegula defeated Fernandez and Townsend 7-6(8-6), 6-2 to claim the title, marking their second doubles crown of the 2023 season after and their first at WTA 1000 level as a team. The victory ended a 21-year wait for an all-American women's doubles pairing to win in and highlighted the duo's strong baseline game and resilience on the hard courts, where they converted key break points under pressure.

Points and prize money

Point distribution

The point distribution for the 2023 Miami Open, as an ATP Masters 1000 and WTA 1000 mandatory event, followed the standard ranking points system for each tour, awarding points based on performance in singles and doubles competitions. These points contribute to players' overall rankings on a 52-week rolling basis, where the best results from the previous 52 weeks are considered, with a maximum of 18 tournaments for singles and 11 for doubles in WTA rankings, and 19 for singles and 16 for doubles in ATP rankings. No ranking points are awarded for withdrawals after entry into the main draw.

ATP Men's Singles

The ATP awarded the following ranking points for men's singles rounds:
RoundPoints
Winner1000
Finalist600
Semi-final360
Quarter-final180
Round of 1690
Round of 3245
Round of 6425
Qualifying16
Q38
Q20
Q10

WTA Women's Singles

The WTA awarded the following ranking points for women's singles rounds:
RoundPoints
Winner1000
Finalist650
Semi-final390
Quarter-final215
Round of 16120
Round of 3265
Round of 6435
Q (reaching main draw)30
Qualifying 320
Qualifying 22
Qualifying 12

ATP Men's Doubles

For men's doubles, points were awarded only from the quarter-finals onward, reflecting the smaller draw size:
RoundPoints
Winners500
Finalists300
Semi-final180
Quarter-final90

WTA Women's Doubles

For women's doubles at this mandatory WTA 1000 level, points were adjusted and awarded as follows from the quarter-finals:
RoundPoints
Winners470
Finalists305
Semi-final185
Quarter-final100

Prize money

The total prize money for the 2023 Miami Open was $8,800,000, equally distributed between the ATP and WTA events to reflect the equal pay policy implemented at combined Masters 1000/. for singles was identical for men and women, with the champion earning $1,262,220. The distribution by round is shown below (amounts in USD).
RoundPrize Money (per player)
Winner$1,262,220
Runner-up$662,360
Semifinal$352,635
Quarterfinal$184,465
Round of 16$96,955
Round of 32$55,770
Round of 64$30,885
Round of 128$18,660
Final qualifying round$9,440
Second qualifying round$5,150
First qualifying roundNot separately listed; per-match payments applied for losses
For doubles, prize money was also equal for men and women, awarded per team, with winners receiving $436,730. The distribution by round is as follows (amounts in USD per team).
Round (per team)
Winners$436,730
Runners-up$231,660
Semifinal$123,550
Quarterfinal$62,630
Round of 16$33,460
First round$18,020
There were no separate allocations for or juniors events at the 2023 Miami Open.

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