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| Miami Open | |||||||||
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| Tournament information | |||||||||
| Founded | 1985 | ||||||||
| Location | Delray Beach, Florida (1985) Boca West, Florida (1986) Key Biscayne, Florida (1987–2018) Miami Gardens, Florida (2019–current) | ||||||||
| Surface | Hard (Laykold) – outdoors | ||||||||
| Website | miamiopen.com | ||||||||
| Current champions (2025) | |||||||||
| Men's singles |  Jakub Menšík | ||||||||
| Women's singles |  Aryna Sabalenka | ||||||||
| Men's doubles |  Marcelo Arévalo  Mate Pavić | ||||||||
| Women's doubles | Mirra Andreeva Diana Shnaider | ||||||||
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The Miami Open (also known as the Miami Masters and as the Miami Open presented by Itaú for sponsorship reasons) is an annual professional tennis tournament held in Miami Gardens, Florida, United States. It is played on outdoor hardcourts at the Hard Rock Stadium, and is held in late March and early April.[1] The tournament is part of the ATP Masters 1000 events on the ATP Tour and part of the WTA 1000 events on the WTA Tour.
The tournament was held at the Tennis Center at Crandon Park in Key Biscayne, Florida from 1987 through 2018, featuring the top 96 men and women tennis players in the world.[2] It moved to Miami Gardens for 2019. Following the Indian Wells Open, it is the second event of the "Sunshine Double" — a series of two elite, consecutive hard court tournaments in the United States in early spring.
In 2023, the 12-day tournament was attended by over 386,000 attendees, making it one of the largest tennis tournaments outside the four Grand Slam tournaments.[3][2]
Tournament names
[edit]- Official
1985–1992; International Players Championships
1993–1999; Miami Open Championships
2000–2008; Miami Masters
2009–current; Miami Open
- Sponsored
1985–1992; Lipton International Players Championships
1993–1999; Lipton Championships
2000–2001; Ericsson Open
2002–2006; NASDAQ-100 Open
2007–2012; Sony Ericsson Open
2013–2014; Sony Open Tennis
2015–present; Miami Open presented by Itaú
History
[edit]
The initial idea of holding an international tennis tournament in Miami was born in the 1960s, when famous tennis players such as Pancho Gonzalez, Jack Kramer, Pancho Segura, Frank Sedgman, and Butch Buchholz toured across the country in a station wagon, playing tennis in fairgrounds with portable canvas court.[4] The tournament officially was founded by former player Butch Buchholz who was executive director of the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) in the 1980s. His original aim was to make the event the first major tournament of the year (the Australian Open was held in December at that time), and he dubbed it the "Winter Wimbledon". Buchholz approached the ATP and the WTA, offering to provide the prize-money and to give them a percentage of the ticket sales and worldwide television rights in return for the right to run the tournament for 15 years. The two associations agreed.
In 1982 the earlier WCT Gold Coast Cup tournament was played at Delray Beach that was usually held end of January early February. That event ran on the WCT Circuit until 1983 then was stopped. It was played at the Laver International Tennis Resort. This event was succeeded by the International Player's Championships hosted at the same venue and location in 1985.
The first tournament was held in February 1985 at Laver's International Tennis Resort in Delray Beach, Florida. Buchholz brought in Alan Mills, the tournament referee at Wimbledon, as the head referee, and Ted Tinling, a well-known tennis fashion designer since the 1920s, as the director of protocol. At the time, the prize money of US$1.8 million was surpassed only by Wimbledon and the US Open. The event's prize money has since grown to over $13 million.
The event was first sponsored by the Thomas J. Lipton Company under its brand name the Lipton International Players Championships.
In 1986, the tournament was played at Boca West. After its successful year there, Merrett Stierheim, Dade County manager and Women's Tennis Association (WTA) president, helped Buchholz move the tournament to its long-term home in Key Biscayne from 1987.[5] In keeping with ambitions of its founder, the tournament has been maintained as one of the premier events in pro tennis after the Grand Slam tournaments and the ATP World Tour Finals sometimes referred to as the "Fifth major" up until the mid-2000s.[6] In 1999, Buchholz sold the tournament to IMG.[7] In 2004, the Indian Wells Masters also expanded to a multi-week 96 player field, and since then, the two events have been colloquially termed the "Sunshine Double".[8][9]
The aging Crandon Park facility had been criticized as the slowest hard court on the tour, subjecting players to endless grinding rallies in extreme heat and humidity.[10] The land on which the Crandon Park facility stands had been donated to Miami-Dade County by the Matheson family in 1992 under a stipulation that only one stadium could be built on it. The tournament organizers proposed a $50 million upgrade of Crandon Park that would have added several permanent stadiums, and the family responded with a lawsuit.[11] In 2015, an appeals court ruled in the family's favor, preventing upgrades from being made to the aging complex. The organizers decided not to pursue further legal action and started looking for a new site. In November 2017, the Miami Open signed an agreement with Miami-Dade County to move the annual tournament from the tennis complex in Key Biscayne to Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida beginning in 2019.[12][13]
The stadium is primarily used for American football; a modified seating layout with temporary grandstands is used as center court. While it has the same number of seats as the center court at Crandon Park, it also has access to the stadium's luxury seating and suites. New permanent courts were also built on the site's parking lots, including a new grandstand court.[14][15]
The 2020 Miami Open was postponed to 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic; the tournament was held with limited attendance, and Hard Rock Stadium proper was therefore not used.[16]
The tournament has had multiple sponsorships in its history. During its inaugural playing in 1985, the tournament was known as the Lipton International Players Championships and it was a premier event of the Grand Prix Tennis Tour. In 2000, the event was renamed the Ericsson Open and in 2002, the event became known as the NASDAQ-100 Open. In 2007, the tournament was renamed the Sony Ericsson Open. Since 2015, the international bank Itaú has been the presenting sponsor.[17]
Event characteristics
[edit]Beside the four major championships, the Miami Open is one of a small number of events on the ATP and WTA Tours where the main singles draw (for both the men and the women) involves more than 64 players, and where main draw play extends beyond one week. 96 men and 96 women compete in the singles competition, and 32 teams compete in each of the doubles competitions with the event lasting 12 days.
In 2006, the tournament became the first event in the United States to use Hawk-Eye to allow players to challenge close line calls. Players were allowed three challenges per set, with an additional challenge allowed for tiebreaks. The first challenge was made by Jamea Jackson against Ashley Harkleroad in the first round.
From 1985 until 1990, from 1996 to 2002, and again from 2004 to 2007, the men's final was held as a best-of-five set match, similar to the Grand Slam events. From 1987 to 1989, the entire tournament, in every round, was best-of-five sets. After 2007, the ATP required that the handful of ATP World Tour Masters 1000 events which had best-of-five finals switch to the usual ATP best-of-three match format because several times the participants in long finals matches ended up withdrawing from tennis tournaments they were scheduled to participate in which were commencing in only two or three days. The last best-of-five set final was won by Novak Djokovic against Guillermo Cañas in 2007.
Past finals
[edit]Men's singles
[edit]| Year | Champion | Runner-up | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| ↓ Grand Prix circuit ↓ | |||
| 1985 |  Tim Mayotte (1/1)
|
Scott Davis
|
4–6, 4–6, 6–3, 6–2, 6–4 |
| 1986 | Ivan Lendl (1/2)
|
 Mats Wilander
|
3–6, 6–1, 7–6(7–5), 6–4 |
| 1987 | Miloslav Mečíř (1/1)
|
Ivan Lendl
|
7–5, 6–2, 7–5 |
| 1988 | Mats Wilander (1/1)
|
Jimmy Connors
|
6–4, 4–6, 6–4, 6–4 |
| 1989 | Ivan Lendl (2/2)
|
 Thomas Muster
|
walkover[a] |
| ↓ ATP Tour Masters 1000[b] ↓ | |||
| 1990 | Andre Agassi (1/6)
|
Stefan Edberg
|
6–1, 6–4, 0–6, 6–2 |
| 1991 | Jim Courier (1/1)
|
David Wheaton
|
4–6, 6–3, 6–4 |
| 1992 | Michael Chang (1/1)
|
 Alberto Mancini
|
7–5, 7–5 |
| 1993 | Pete Sampras (1/3)
|
MaliVai Washington
|
6–3, 6–2 |
| 1994 | Pete Sampras (2/3)
|
Andre Agassi
|
5–7, 6–3, 6–3 |
| 1995 | Andre Agassi (2/6)
|
Pete Sampras
|
3–6, 6–2, 7–6(7–3) |
| 1996 | Andre Agassi (3/6)
|
Goran Ivanišević
|
3–0 ret.[c] |
| 1997 | Thomas Muster (1/1)
|
 Sergi Bruguera
|
7–6(8–6), 6–3, 6–1 |
| 1998 |  Marcelo Ríos (1/1)
|
Andre Agassi
|
7–5, 6–3, 6–4 |
| 1999 |  Richard Krajicek (1/1)
|
 Sébastien Grosjean
|
4–6, 6–1, 6–2, 7–5 |
| 2000 | Pete Sampras (3/3)
|
 Gustavo Kuerten
|
6–1, 6–7(2–7), 7–6(7–5), 7–6(10–8) |
| 2001 | Andre Agassi (4/6)
|
Jan-Michael Gambill
|
7–6(7–4), 6–1, 6–0 |
| 2002 | Andre Agassi (5/6)
|
 Roger Federer
|
6–3, 6–3, 3–6, 6–4 |
| 2003 | Andre Agassi (6/6)
|
Carlos Moyá
|
6–3, 6–3 |
| 2004 | Andy Roddick (1/2)
|
Guillermo Coria
|
6–7(2–7), 6–3, 6–1, ret.[d] |
| 2005 | Roger Federer (1/4)
|
Rafael Nadal
|
2–6, 6–7(4–7), 7–6(7–5), 6–3, 6–1 |
| 2006 | Roger Federer (2/4)
|
Ivan Ljubičić
|
7–6(7–5), 7–6(7–4), 7–6(8–6) |
| 2007 |  Novak Djokovic (1/6)
|
Guillermo Cañas
|
6–3, 6–2, 6–4 |
| 2008 |  Nikolay Davydenko (1/1)
|
Rafael Nadal
|
6–4, 6–2 |
| 2009 |  Andy Murray (1/2)
|
Novak Djokovic
|
6–2, 7–5 |
| 2010 | Andy Roddick (2/2)
|
Tomáš Berdych
|
7–5, 6–4 |
| 2011 |  Novak Djokovic (2/6)
|
Rafael Nadal
|
4–6, 6–3, 7–6(7–4) |
| 2012 | Novak Djokovic (3/6)
|
Andy Murray
|
6–1, 7–6(7–4) |
| 2013 | Andy Murray (2/2)
|
David Ferrer
|
2–6, 6–4, 7–6(7–1) |
| 2014 | Novak Djokovic (4/6)
|
Rafael Nadal
|
6–3, 6–3 |
| 2015 | Novak Djokovic (5/6)
|
Andy Murray
|
7–6(7–3), 4–6, 6–0 |
| 2016 | Novak Djokovic (6/6)
|
 Kei Nishikori
|
6–3, 6–3 |
| 2017 | Roger Federer (3/4)
|
Rafael Nadal
|
6–3, 6–4 |
| 2018 | John Isner (1/1)
|
 Alexander Zverev
|
6–7(4–7), 6–4, 6–4 |
| 2019 | Roger Federer (4/4)
|
John Isner
|
6–1, 6–4 |
| 2020 | cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic.[19] | ||
| 2021 |  Hubert Hurkacz (1/1)
|
 Jannik Sinner
|
7–6(7–4), 6–4 |
| 2022 | Carlos Alcaraz (1/1)
|
 Casper Ruud
|
7–5, 6–4 |
| 2023 | Daniil Medvedev (1/1)
|
Jannik Sinner
|
7–5, 6–3 |
| 2024 | Jannik Sinner (1/1)
|
 Grigor Dimitrov
|
6–3, 6–1 |
| 2025 | Jakub Menšík (1/1)
|
Novak Djokovic
|
7–6(7–4), 7–6(7–4) |
Women's singles
[edit]| Year | Champion | Runner-up | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Martina Navratilova (1/1)
|
Chris Evert
|
6–2, 6–4 |
| 1986 | Chris Evert (1/1)
|
Steffi Graf
|
6–4, 6–2 |
| 1987 | Steffi Graf (1/5)
|
Chris Evert
|
6–1, 6–2 |
| ↓ Tier I tournament ↓ | |||
| 1988 | Steffi Graf (2/5)
|
Chris Evert
|
6–4, 6–4 |
| 1989 | Gabriela Sabatini (1/1)
|
Chris Evert
|
6–1, 4–6, 6–2 |
| 1990 |  Monica Seles (1/2)
|
Judith Wiesner
|
6–1, 6–2 |
| 1991 | Monica Seles (2/2)
|
Gabriela Sabatini
|
6–3, 7–5 |
| 1992 | Arantxa Sánchez Vicario (1/2)
|
Gabriela Sabatini
|
6–1, 6–4 |
| 1993 | Arantxa Sánchez Vicario (2/2)
|
Steffi Graf
|
6–4, 3–6, 6–3 |
| 1994 | Steffi Graf (3/5)
|
 Natasha Zvereva
|
4–6, 6–1, 6–2 |
| 1995 | Steffi Graf (4/5)
|
 Kimiko Date
|
6–1, 6–4 |
| 1996 | Steffi Graf (5/5)
|
Chanda Rubin
|
6–1, 6–3 |
| 1997 | Martina Hingis (1/2)
|
Monica Seles
|
6–2, 6–1 |
| 1998 | Venus Williams (1/3)
|
Anna Kournikova
|
2–6, 6–4, 6–1 |
| 1999 | Venus Williams (2/3)
|
Serena Williams
|
6–1, 4–6, 6–4 |
| 2000 | Martina Hingis (2/2)
|
Lindsay Davenport
|
6–3, 6–2 |
| 2001 | Venus Williams (3/3)
|
Jennifer Capriati
|
4–6, 6–1, 7–6(7–4) |
| 2002 | Serena Williams (1/8)
|
Jennifer Capriati
|
7–5, 7–6(7–4) |
| 2003 | Serena Williams (2/8)
|
Jennifer Capriati
|
4–6, 6–4, 6–1 |
| 2004 | Serena Williams (3/8)
|
Elena Dementieva
|
6–1, 6–1 |
| 2005 |  Kim Clijsters (1/2)
|
Maria Sharapova
|
6–3, 7–5 |
| 2006 | Svetlana Kuznetsova (1/1)
|
Maria Sharapova
|
6–4, 6–3 |
| 2007 | Serena Williams (4/8)
|
Justine Henin
|
0–6, 7–5, 6–3 |
| 2008 | Serena Williams (5/8)
|
Jelena Janković
|
6–1, 5–7, 6–3 |
| ↓ Premier Mandatory tournament ↓ | |||
| 2009 |  Victoria Azarenka (1/3)
|
Serena Williams
|
6–3, 6–1 |
| 2010 | Kim Clijsters (2/2)
|
Venus Williams
|
6–2, 6–1 |
| 2011 | Victoria Azarenka (2/3)
|
Maria Sharapova
|
6–1, 6–4 |
| 2012 | Agnieszka Radwańska (1/1)
|
Maria Sharapova
|
7–5, 6–4 |
| 2013 | Serena Williams (6/8)
|
Maria Sharapova
|
4–6, 6–3, 6–0 |
| 2014 | Serena Williams (7/8)
|
 Li Na
|
7–5, 6–1 |
| 2015 | Serena Williams (8/8)
|
Carla Suárez Navarro
|
6–2, 6–0 |
| 2016 |  Victoria Azarenka (3/3)
|
Svetlana Kuznetsova
|
6–3, 6–2 |
| 2017 | Johanna Konta (1/1)
|
 Caroline Wozniacki
|
6–4, 6–3 |
| 2018 | Sloane Stephens (1/1)
|
 Jeļena Ostapenko
|
7–6(7–5), 6–1 |
| 2019 |  Ashleigh Barty (1/2)
|
Karolína Plíšková
|
7–6(7–1), 6–3 |
| 2020 | cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic.[19] | ||
| ↓ WTA 1000 tournament ↓ | |||
| 2021 | Ashleigh Barty (2/2)
|
 Bianca Andreescu
|
6–3, 4–0 ret. |
| 2022 | Iga Świątek (1/1)
|
Naomi Osaka
|
6–4, 6–0 |
| 2023 | Petra Kvitová (1/1)
|
 Elena Rybakina
|
7–6(16–14), 6–2 |
| 2024 | Danielle Collins (1/1)
|
Elena Rybakina
|
7–5, 6–3 |
| 2025 | Aryna Sabalenka (1/1)
|
Jessica Pegula
|
7–5, 6–2 |
Men's doubles
[edit]
Women's doubles
[edit]
Mixed doubles
[edit]| Year | Champions | Runners-up | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Heinz Günthardt Martina Navratilova
|
Wojciech Fibak Carling Bassett
|
6–3, 6–4 |
| 1986 | John Fitzgerald Elizabeth Smylie
|
Emilio Sánchez Steffi Graf
|
6–4, 7–5 |
| 1987 | Miloslav Mečíř Jana Novotná
|
 Christo van Rensburg Elna Reinach
|
6–3, 3–6, 6–3 |
| 1988 | Michiel Schapers Ann Henricksson
|
Jim Pugh Jana Novotná
|
6–4, 6–4 |
| 1989 | Ken Flach Jill Hetherington
|
Sherwood Stewart Zina Garrison
|
6–2, 7–6(7–3) |
Records
[edit]| Player(s) | Record | Year(s) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Most singles titles | |||
| Men's singles | Andre Agassi (USA)
|
6 | 1990, '95–'96, '01–'03 |
| Novak Djokovic (SRB)
|
2007, '11–'12, '14–'16 | ||
| Women's singles | Serena Williams (USA)
|
8 | 2002–04, '07–'08, '13–'15 |
| Most consecutive titles | |||
| Men's singles | Andre Agassi (USA)
|
3 | 2001–03 |
| Novak Djokovic (SRB)
|
2014–16 | ||
| Women's singles | Steffi Graf (GER)
|
3 | 1994–96 |
| Serena Williams (USA)
|
2002–04 2013–15 | ||
| Unseeded winners | |||
| Men's singles | Tim Mayotte (USA)
|
1 | 1985 |
| Jakub Menšík (CZE)
|
1 | 2025 | |
| Women's singles | Kim Clijsters (BEL)
|
1 | 2005 |
| Danielle Collins (USA)
|
1 | 2024 | |
| Youngest & oldest winners | |||
| Youngest men's singles | Carlos Alcaraz (ESP)
|
18 years, 333 days old |
2022 |
| Youngest women's singles | Monica Seles (YUG)
|
16 years, 111 days old |
1990 |
| Oldest men's singles | Roger Federer (SUI)
|
37 years, 235 days old |
2019 |
| Oldest women's singles | Serena Williams (USA)
|
33 years, 190 days old |
2015 |
| Most finals reached | |||
| Men's singles | Andre Agassi (USA)
|
8 | 1990, '94–'96, '98, '01–'03 |
| Novak Djokovic (SRB)
|
2007, '09, '11–'12, '14–'16, '25 | ||
| Women's singles | Serena Williams (USA)
|
10 | 1999, '02–'04, '07–'09, '13–'15 |
| Most doubles titles – teams | |||
| Men's doubles | Bob Bryan (USA) Mike Bryan (USA)
|
6 | 2007–08, '14–'15, '18–'19 |
| Women's doubles | Jana Novotná (CZE) Helena Suková (CZE)
|
2 | 1989–90 |
| Jana Novotná (CZE) Arantxa Sánchez (ESP)
|
1995–96 | ||
| Jana Novotná (CZE) Martina Hingis (SUI)
|
1998–99 | ||
| Lisa Raymond (USA) Samantha Stosur (AUS)
|
2006–07 | ||
| Most doubles titles – individual | |||
| Men's doubles | Bob Bryan (USA)
|
6 | 2007–08, '14–'15, '18–'19 |
| Mike Bryan (USA)
|
2007–08, '14–'15, '18–'19 | ||
| Women's doubles | Jana Novotná (CZE)
|
7 | 1989–90, '93, '95–'96, '98–'99 |
Sunshine Double
[edit]The Sunshine Double is a feat in tennis achieved when a player wins the titles of the Indian Wells Open and the Miami Open back-to-back.
To date, 11 players have achieved this in singles, and 23 in doubles.
Men's singles
[edit]| No. | Player[20] | Title(s) | Year(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jim Courier |
1 | 1991 |
| 2 | Michael Chang |
1 | 1992 |
| 3 | Pete Sampras |
1 | 1994 |
| 4 | Marcelo Ríos |
1 | 1998 |
| 5 | Andre Agassi |
1 | 2001 |
| 6 | Roger Federer |
3 | 2005–06, '17 |
| 7 | Novak Djokovic |
4 | 2011, '14–'16 |
Women's singles
[edit]| No. | Player[20] | Title(s) | Year(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Steffi Graf |
2 | 1994, '96 |
| 2 | Kim Clijsters |
1 | 2005 |
| 3 | Victoria Azarenka |
1 | 2016 |
| 4 | Iga Świątek |
1 | 2022 |
Men's doubles
[edit]- Teams
| No. | Team[21][22] | Title(s) | Year(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Todd Woodbridge Mark Woodforde |
1 | 1996 |
| 2 |  Wayne Black Sandon Stolle |
1 | 1999 |
| 3 |  Mark Knowles Daniel Nestor |
1 | 2002 |
| 4 | Bob Bryan Mike Bryan |
1 | 2014 |
| 5 | Pierre-Hugues Herbert Nicolas Mahut |
1 | 2016[23] |
| 6 | Marcelo Arévalo Mate Pavić |
1 | 2025 |
- Individuals
These players won the Indian Wells Open and the Miami Open in the same year but with different partners.
| No. | Player (individually) | Title(s) | Year(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jakob Hlasek |
1 | 1989 |
| 2 | John Isner |
1 | 2022[24] |
Women's doubles
[edit]- Teams
| No. | Team[21][22] | Title(s) | Year(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jana Novotná Helena Suková |
1 | 1990 |
| 2 | Lisa Raymond Rennae Stubbs |
1 | 2002 |
| 3 | Lisa Raymond Samantha Stosur |
2 | 2006–07 |
| 4 | Martina Hingis  Sania Mirza |
1 | 2015 |
| 5 | Elise Mertens Aryna Sabalenka |
1 | 2019 |
- Individuals
These players won the Indian Wells Open and the Miami Open in the same year but with different partners.
| No. | Player (individually) | Title(s) | Year(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Natasha Zvereva |
1 | 1997 |
| 2 | Martina Hingis |
1 | 1999 |
| 3 | Bethanie Mattek-Sands |
1 | 2016 |
Notes
[edit]- ^ In 1989, Thomas Muster withdrew from the final because of a car accident.
- ^ a b Known as Championship Series, Single Week from 1990 till 1995, Super 9 from 1996 till 1999 and Masters Series from 2000 till 2008.
- ^ In 1996, Goran Ivanišević retired from the final due to a stiff neck.
- ^ In 2004, Guillermo Coria retired due to back pain, which later turned out to be kidney stones.[18]
- ^ a b competed under no flag due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
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The Miami Open is an annual professional tennis tournament held in Miami Gardens, Florida, United States, combining men's and women's events as a premier stop on the ATP Tour and WTA Tour.[1][2] It features competition in singles and doubles on outdoor hard courts, drawing elite players and serving as one of the most attended and lucrative events outside the Grand Slams, with total prize money exceeding $18 million across both tours in recent editions.[3][2]
Founded in 1985 by former tennis player Butch Buchholz as the Lipton International Players Championships, the tournament began at the Crandon Park Tennis Center in Key Biscayne and quickly established itself as a key fixture in professional tennis.[4][5] Over the decades, it has seen numerous sponsorship-driven name changes, including the NASDAQ-100 Open (2000–2005), Sony Ericsson Open (2006–2012), and Sony Open (2013), before adopting its current branding as the Miami Open presented by Itaú in 2019.[6] In 2019, the event relocated to Hard Rock Stadium to support expanded facilities and larger attendance, which reached a record 405,448 spectators in 2025.[3][6]
As the second event in the "Sunshine Double" following the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, the Miami Open typically occurs in late March, with the 2025 edition held from March 19 to 30 and offering $9,193,540 in ATP prize money (including $1,124,380 and 1,000 ranking points to the men's singles winner) alongside $8,963,700 for the WTA side. In 2025, Jakub Menšík won the men's singles title, defeating Novak Djokovic in the final, while Aryna Sabalenka claimed her first women's singles title.[3][2] The tournament holds Masters 1000 status for men and 1000 status for women, awarding significant ranking points and featuring 96-player draws in singles.[1][2]
The Miami Open has hosted legendary performances, with Novak Djokovic and Andre Agassi sharing the men's singles record of six titles each, while Serena Williams holds the women's record with eight victories.[3][2] Other milestones include Roger Federer's win at age 37 in 2019 as the oldest champion and Carlos Alcaraz's triumph at 18 in 2022 as the youngest, underscoring its role in showcasing both veteran prowess and emerging talent.[3] Recent innovations, such as the 2024 introduction of a wheelchair invitational and pickleball showcase, highlight its evolution to broaden tennis accessibility.[6]
For WTA 1000 singles, the scale is nearly identical but adjusted slightly for later rounds to align with the tour's overall system:
Doubles points mirror the singles structure on both tours, with winners earning 1,000 points, though the draw size (typically 32 teams) results in fewer rounds and thus a more condensed progression from the quarterfinals onward. This parity encourages teamwork and strategic play in the team event.[35][37]
Qualifying rounds offer additional points to players advancing to the main draw, rewarding perseverance in the pre-tournament phase. On the ATP side, a win in the final qualifying round yields 25 points, the second round 16 points, and the first round 10 points; these are added to any main-draw earnings for successful qualifiers. The WTA structure awards 30 points for reaching the main draw via qualifying, 20 for a second-round qualifying win, and 2 for the first round, reflecting a more conservative allocation for early stages. No points are awarded for doubles qualifying losses or non-advancement.[35][37]
Since the 2009 restructuring of both tours, which overhauled the ranking systems to standardize high-level events, the Miami Open has featured a unified points framework for its combined ATP and WTA status, ensuring equivalent incentives for top performers across genders despite minor scaling differences. Players who withdraw after the draw is finalized receive no ranking points, preserving the integrity of commitments to mandatory events like this one. While completing the Sunshine Double (winning both Indian Wells and Miami) carries significant prestige, it does not include a formalized points bonus beyond the standard awards from each tournament.[38][39]
The Bryan brothers' six titles came in 2007, 2008, 2014, 2015, 2018, and 2019.[45] In 2025, Arévalo and Pavić completed the Sunshine Double by also winning Indian Wells earlier that year.[46]
In women's doubles, no team has won more than two titles, a mark shared by multiple partnerships including Jana Novotná and Helena Suková (1989–1990), Arantxa Sánchez Vicario and Jana Novotná (1995–1996), Martina Hingis and Jana Novotná (1998–1999), and Lisa Raymond and Samantha Stosur (2006–2007).[45] Novotná holds the individual record with four titles overall, partnering with Suková twice and Sánchez Vicario twice.[45] The longest streak of consecutive titles by a team stands at two, achieved by the aforementioned pairs.[45]
Elise Mertens and Aryna Sabalenka completed the Sunshine Double in 2019, marking the first such achievement by a women's team since 2003.[60][61] During the 1980s, American pairs and mixed American teams dominated early editions, with Martina Navratilova and Pam Shriver winning in 1987, and U.S. players like Gigi Fernández and Zina Garrison claiming the 1991 title.[45] In 2025, Mirra Andreeva and Diana Shnaider captured their first WTA 1000 doubles title as an unseeded pair, adding to their Olympic silver from 2024.[62][45]
Four players have completed the Sunshine Double in women's singles, with Steffi Graf achieving it twice.[63]
Six teams have accomplished the Sunshine Double in men's doubles, a feat most recently achieved by Marcelo Arévalo and Mate Pavić, who defeated Julian Cash and Lloyd Glasspool in the 2025 Miami final.[46]
Four teams have completed the Sunshine Double in women's doubles, including Lisa Raymond partnering with different players for two separate achievements.[68]
Overview
Format and categories
The Miami Open is a combined professional tennis tournament jointly sanctioned by the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) as a Masters 1000 event and by the Women's Tennis Association (WTA) as a WTA 1000 event (previously Premier Mandatory from 2009 to 2020), though the sanctioning levels varied in prior years.[1][2][7] It includes singles and doubles competitions for men and women, focusing exclusively on these professional categories with no mixed doubles event. The singles main draws feature 96 players each for the men's and women's fields, comprising 76 direct acceptances based on current rankings, 12 qualifiers advancing from a preliminary 48-player qualifying draw, and 8 wild cards awarded by tournament organizers.[3][8][9][10] The top 32 seeds in each draw receive a first-round bye, resulting in 32 first-round matches involving the remaining 64 players before merging with the seeded players in the second round. The doubles main draws consist of 32 teams for both men and women, played as best-of-three sets with no-ad scoring in all games and a 10-point match tiebreak replacing a full third set if needed.[10] The event unfolds over approximately 12 days in late March, commencing with singles qualifying rounds mid-week before the main draw begins the following Tuesday.[3][2] Men's and women's matches are scheduled concurrently across multiple courts, culminating in the women's singles final on Saturday and the men's singles final on Sunday, with doubles finals slotted afterward on the same days.[11] As the second leg of the Sunshine Double, the Miami Open immediately follows the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells.[3]Venue and surface
The Miami Open is currently hosted at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, having relocated there in 2019 to accommodate the tournament's growth with a setup featuring temporary grandstands across 13 courts, including a main stadium court and supporting facilities built on the venue's grounds.[12] This multi-purpose stadium, primarily known as the home of the NFL's Miami Dolphins, transforms its field and parking areas into a dedicated tennis complex each year, enabling larger-scale operations compared to prior sites. The main court, constructed temporarily within the stadium, seats over 13,000 spectators, contributing to the event's status as one of the most attended ATP Masters 1000 and WTA 1000 tournaments.[13] Prior to the 2019 move, the tournament was held at the Tennis Center at Crandon Park on Key Biscayne, an island off the coast of Miami, from 1987 to 2018. This picturesque venue was celebrated for its tropical island setting, offering players and fans stunning ocean views and a breezy, seaside atmosphere that became synonymous with the event's early identity. The facility included multiple hard courts integrated into the park's landscape, fostering an intimate yet expansive environment for the growing competition.[14] All matches at the Miami Open are played on outdoor hard courts surfaced with Laykold cushion acrylic, a durable material that has been the official surface since 1985, providing consistent bounce and speed characteristics suited to the tournament's high-level play.[15] This specification, maintained without major alterations to promote faster-paced rallies, aligns with the event's reputation for favoring aggressive baseline styles. The Hard Rock Stadium venue incorporates environmental adaptations, including a fixed canopy structure installed in 2016, which offers partial shelter from sun and light precipitation to mitigate Florida's variable weather during the late March to early April schedule.[16] Annual attendance at the current site routinely surpasses 400,000 fans, with a record 405,448 in 2025, underscoring the venue's appeal and logistical capacity.[17]History
Establishment and early years
The Miami Open was founded in 1985 as the Lipton International Players Championships by Butch Buchholz, a former professional tennis player and executive who envisioned a major combined event to elevate tennis in South Florida. The inaugural edition, held from February 4 to 18 at Laver's International Tennis Resort in Delray Beach, Florida, featured large fields with 128-player singles draws for both men and women, alongside doubles and mixed doubles competitions spanning two weeks. Tim Mayotte claimed the men's singles title with a comeback victory over Scott Davis in the final (4–6, 4–6, 6–3, 6–2, 6–4), while Martina Navratilova defeated Chris Evert-Lloyd 6–2, 6–4 to win the women's singles. The tournament shifted venues in 1986 to Boca West in Boca Raton, where Ivan Lendl captured the men's singles by overcoming Mats Wilander 6–2, 6–4, 6–3, and Chris Evert asserted her dominance in the women's event with a 6–4, 6–2 win over emerging star Steffi Graf. In 1987, it found a permanent home at the newly constructed Tennis Center at Crandon Park on Key Biscayne, initiating a combined ATP and WTA-sanctioned format that emphasized its status as a marquee hard-court stop early in the season. This relocation supported expanded facilities and growing attendance, with the event maintaining its substantial draw sizes to accommodate top international talent.[6] Throughout the late 1980s and into the 1990s, the Lipton Championships earned a reputation as the "fifth Grand Slam" due to its expansive fields, mandatory participation for leading players, and intense competition that rivaled the majors. Its Florida location and post-Australian Open timing particularly boosted involvement from South American players, such as Gabriela Sabatini and Guillermo Pérez Roldán, enhancing the event's diverse and vibrant field. The title sponsorship by the Lipton tea company, which ran from 1985 through 1999, underscored this international flavor, with marketing campaigns promoting the tournament's global accessibility and appeal to a broad audience.[18][19][20]Relocation and modern developments
In the early 2000s, the Miami Open underwent significant expansions to enhance its prestige and competitiveness. In 2000, the tournament was elevated to ATP Masters Series status for men and WTA Tier I for women, reflecting its growing importance on the professional circuits. By that year, the singles draw had expanded to 96 players for both tours, a format that extended main draw play beyond one week and increased the event's scale compared to standard 64-player fields.[21] This change, implemented to attract top talent and provide more match opportunities, solidified the tournament's position as a marquee hard-court event ahead of the clay season.[1] Further evolution came in 2009 with the ATP Tour's rebranding of its elite events to Masters 1000 and the WTA's introduction of Premier Mandatory categories, both of which the Miami Open joined.[22] These designations mandated participation for top-ranked players and awarded 1,000 ranking points to singles winners, underscoring the tournament's mandatory status and higher stakes.[1] The adjustments aligned with broader tour reforms aimed at streamlining calendars and equalizing prize money across genders.[23] A pivotal shift occurred in 2019 when the tournament relocated from the Tennis Center at Crandon Park in Key Biscayne to Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, addressing longstanding spatial constraints and lease expiration concerns at the original venue.[24] Crandon Park's limited footprint had hindered expansions, prompting organizers to partner with the Miami Dolphins for the move, which included constructing a permanent 14,000-seat center court and 30 additional courts on the stadium grounds.[25] The relocation enhanced accessibility for fans from Broward and Palm Beach counties while preserving the event's hard-court surface for player adaptation.[12] Post-relocation, the Miami Open introduced modern enhancements to elevate the fan experience and operational efficiency. Night sessions on the main court begin at 5 p.m., which extends viewing options and boosts evening attendance.[26] Interactive fan zones, featuring skill-testing activities like tennis games and pickleball demonstrations, were established across the campus to engage spectators beyond the courts.[27] Sustainability efforts aligned with Hard Rock Stadium's LEED Gold certification, incorporating solar photovoltaic panels for renewable energy generation and initiatives to reduce single-use plastics, composting, and biofuel usage during the event.[28][29] The tournament faced disruptions from the COVID-19 pandemic, with the 2020 edition canceled entirely due to the global health crisis, marking the first such suspension in its history.[30] In 2021, it returned under strict protocols, limiting attendance to 800–1,000 spectators per session across the largest courts and confining players to a "bubble" between hotels and the venue. These measures ensured safety while resuming play, though they reduced the event's vibrant atmosphere temporarily. By 2025, the Miami Open had rebounded strongly at Hard Rock Stadium, achieving a record attendance of 405,448 fans over its 12-day run, surpassing previous highs and reflecting sustained growth in popularity.[17] This milestone, up from 395,683 in 2024, highlighted the venue's capacity to host larger crowds and innovative programming, positioning the tournament as a leading Sunshine Double event.[6]Tournament details
Sponsorship and naming history
The Miami Open's naming history reflects its commercial evolution through key sponsorship partnerships that have sustained and expanded the event since its founding. Established in 1985 as the Lipton International Players Championships, the tournament was sponsored by Unilever's Lipton tea brand, which provided initial funding and branding for the inaugural combined men's and women's professional event in Delray Beach, Florida. This sponsorship endured through 1999, supporting the move to Key Biscayne in 1987 and helping establish the tournament as a premier hard-court competition.[6] In 2000, Swedish telecommunications firm Ericsson assumed title sponsorship, renaming the event the Ericsson Open; this two-year deal emphasized technological innovation and aligned with the growing digital era of sports marketing. The partnership transitioned in 2002 to the NASDAQ-100 Open, backed by the NASDAQ stock exchange, which highlighted financial sector involvement and lasted until 2006, during a period of rising prize money and international draw sizes.[6] From 2007 to 2012, the joint venture between Sony Corporation and Ericsson sponsored the tournament as the Sony Ericsson Open, integrating consumer electronics branding and focusing on mobile technology tie-ins to appeal to a global audience. After the venture's dissolution in 2012, Sony continued as the sole sponsor, shortening the name to Sony Open for the 2013 and 2014 editions, maintaining continuity amid preparations for future expansions.[31] The current era began in 2015 when Itaú Unibanco, Latin America's largest private bank, became the presenting sponsor, rebranding the event as the Miami Open presented by Itaú; this multiyear agreement, renewed through at least 2028, coincided with the tournament's relocation from Crandon Park to Hard Rock Stadium in 2019, enabling larger crowds and enhanced facilities. Itaú's involvement has emphasized regional ties, particularly with Brazilian players and fans, while supporting community outreach and sustainability initiatives.[32][33] These sponsorship shifts have significantly boosted the tournament's profile, tying branding to venue developments and securing extensive media rights; for instance, the 2018 edition alone garnered over 14,000 hours of global television coverage across 193 countries, amplifying commercial value and fan engagement.[34]Points distribution
The Miami Open, as an ATP Masters 1000 and WTA 1000 mandatory event, awards ranking points based on a player's performance in the singles and doubles draws, with the structure designed to incentivize deep runs in this prestigious combined tournament. For singles, the winner of either tour receives 1,000 points, reflecting the event's status as one of the highest-tier non-Grand Slam competitions. These points contribute to a player's year-long ranking total, calculated over their best 18 (ATP) or 16 (WTA) results, emphasizing consistent performance across the season.[35][36] The points distribution for ATP Masters 1000 singles follows a progressive scale, decreasing with each earlier exit:| Round | Points |
|---|---|
| Winner | 1000 |
| Finalist | 600 |
| Semifinalist | 360 |
| Quarterfinalist | 180 |
| Round of 16 | 90 |
| Round of 32 | 45 |
| Round of 64 | 10 |
| Round | Points |
|---|---|
| Winner | 1000 |
| Finalist | 650 |
| Semifinalist | 390 |
| Quarterfinalist | 215 |
| Round of 16 | 120 |
| Round of 32 | 65 |
| Round of 64 | 35 |
| Round of 128 | 10 |
Prize money
The Miami Open distributes a combined prize money total of $18,157,240 for the 2025 edition (ATP $9,193,540; WTA $8,963,700), reflecting near parity in financial rewards for men's and women's competitions under the tournament's equal pay policy implemented since 2006, when it became one of the first major U.S. events to offer identical purses across genders—though actual totals have varied slightly with ATP slightly higher in recent years.[6][40][10] The prize money structure emphasizes top performers while ensuring participation incentives across rounds. In singles, the champion earns $1,124,380, the runner-up $597,890, each semifinalist $332,160, and each quarterfinalist $189,075, with first-round losers receiving $23,760.[40][10] For doubles, the winning team splits $457,150, the runners-up $242,020, and amounts scale downward for earlier exits, such as $11,860 for first-round losing teams in prior comparable structures adjusted for inflation.[40] Historically, the event's purse has grown substantially from $1.8 million in its inaugural 1985 edition to the current multimillion-dollar scale, driven by sponsorships and event prestige.[41] Following the 2019 relocation to Hard Rock Stadium, prize money saw accelerated increases, rising from approximately $16.7 million in 2019 to $18.2 million in 2025, underscoring the tournament's economic evolution.[42][43][44]Champions
Men's singles
The men's singles competition at the Miami Open, a key ATP Masters 1000 event, began in 1985 and features a 96-player draw culminating in a best-of-three-sets final (best-of-five sets from 1985 until 2007).[1] The tournament was cancelled in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Below is a year-by-year list of champions, runners-up, and final scores.
Notable achievements include Novak Djokovic's six titles in 2007, 2011, 2012, 2014, 2015, and 2016, and Andre Agassi's six titles in 1990, 1995, 1996, 2001, 2002, and 2003. Some winners, such as Djokovic in 2011 and Federer in 2006, also completed the Sunshine Double by winning Indian Wells earlier that year.
Women's singles
The women's singles event at the Miami Open has been held annually since the tournament's inception in 1985, featuring top players on hard courts and crowning a champion each year except 2020 when it was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[6] The following table lists all women's singles champions and runners-up from 1985 to 2025, including final scores.
Notable streaks in the women's singles include Steffi Graf's five titles, with two consecutive from 1987 to 1988 and three consecutive from 1994 to 1996, achieved during her dominant era on the tour. Serena Williams secured eight titles overall, with five in the 2000s (2002, 2003, 2004, 2007, 2008) and three in the 2010s (2013, 2014, 2015), marking her as the event's most successful player.
Men's doubles
The men's doubles competition at the Miami Open has featured top pairs since 1985, with the Bryan brothers holding the record for most titles as a team with six victories. The following table lists the champions and runners-up for each year, along with the final scores.[45][1]| Year | Champions | Runners-up | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Paul Annacone / Christo van Rensburg | Sherwood Stewart / Kim Warwick | 7–5, 7–5, 6–4 |
| 1986 | Brad Gilbert / Vincent Van Patten | Peter Fleming / Guy Forget | 7–6, 6–4 |
| 1987 | Paul Annacone / Christo Van Rensburg | Ken Flach / Robert Seguso | 6–4, 5–7, 7–5 |
| 1988 | John Fitzgerald / Anders Jarryd | Ken Flach / Robert Seguso | 6–4, 6–4 |
| 1989 | Jakob Hlasek / Anders Jarryd | Paul Annacone / Christo Van Rensburg | 6–4, 6–4, 7–6 |
| 1990 | Rick Leach / Jim Pugh | Pieter Aldrich / Danie Visser | 6–3, 6–2, 7–6 |
| 1991 | Wayne Ferreira / Piet Norval | Paul Annacone / Christo Van Rensburg | 6–4, 6–4 |
| 1992 | Ken Flach / Todd Witsken | Wayne Ferreira / Piet Norval | 6–4, 6–4 |
| 1993 | Richard Krajicek / Jan Siemerink | Jim Grabb / Richey Reneberg | 6–4, 6–3 |
| 1994 | Jacco Eltingh / Paul Haarhuis | Mark Knowles / Grant Connell | 6–7, 6–4, 6–2 |
| 1995 | Todd Woodbridge / Mark Woodforde | Jim Grabb / Richey Reneberg | 7–5, 6–3, 6–2 |
| 1996 | Todd Woodbridge / Mark Woodforde | Ellis Ferreira / Patrick Galbraith | 6–1, 4–6, 7–6, 6–2 |
| 1997 | Todd Woodbridge / Mark Woodforde | Mark Philippoussis / Patrick Rafter | 7–6, 6–3, 6–3 |
| 1998 | Ellis Ferreira / Rick Leach | Javier Sánchez / Luis Lobo | 6–2, 6–3 |
| 1999 | Wayne Black / Sandon Stolle | Todd Woodbridge / Mark Woodforde | 3–6, 6–3, 6–4, 6–4 |
| 2000 | Todd Woodbridge / Mark Woodforde | Max Mirnyi / Nenad Zimonjić | 6–3, 6–4 |
| 2001 | Jiří Novák / David Říha | Todd Woodbridge / Mark Woodforde | 7–6, 6–4 |
| 2002 | Mark Knowles / Daniel Nestor | Sandon Stolle / Wayne Arthurs | 6–2, 6–3 |
| 2003 | Roger Federer / Max Mirnyi | Sandon Stolle / Wayne Arthurs | 6–4, 3–6, 7–6 |
| 2004 | Wayne Black / Kevin Ullyett | Bob Bryan / Mike Bryan | 6–3, 6–4 |
| 2005 | Jonas Björkman / Max Mirnyi | Bob Bryan / Mike Bryan | 6–4, 6–4 |
| 2006 | Jonas Björkman / Max Mirnyi | Tommy Haas / Mark Knowles | 6–2, 6–7, 6–3 |
| 2007 | Bob Bryan / Mike Bryan | Jonas Björkman / Max Mirnyi | 7–6, 7–6 |
| 2008 | Bob Bryan / Mike Bryan | Mahesh Bhupathi / Mark Knowles | 6–3, 3–6, 10–2 |
| 2009 | Max Mirnyi / Andy Ram | Jonas Björkman / Kevin Ullyett | 6–7, 6–2, 10–8 |
| 2010 | Lukáš Dlouhý / Leander Paes | Mahesh Bhupathi / Max Mirnyi | 6–2, 7–5 |
| 2011 | Mahesh Bhupathi / Leander Paes | Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi / Rohan Bopanna | 6–7, 6–2, 10–5 |
| 2012 | Leander Paes / Radek Štěpánek | Julian Knowle / Filip Polášek | 7–6, 6–2 |
| 2013 | Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi / Jean-Julien Rojer | Mahesh Bhupathi / Julien Benneteau | 4–6, 6–3, 10–3 |
| 2014 | Bob Bryan / Mike Bryan | Alexander Peya / Bruno Soares | 6–4, 6–4 |
| 2015 | Bob Bryan / Mike Bryan | Vasek Pospisil / Jack Sock | 6–4, 6–4 |
| 2016 | Pierre-Hugues Herbert / Nicolas Mahut | Jamie Murray / Bruno Soares | 6–2, 6–3 |
| 2017 | Łukasz Kubot / Marcelo Melo | Nicholas Monroe / Jack Sock | 6–3, 3–6, 10–2 |
| 2018 | Bob Bryan / Mike Bryan | Oliver Marach / Mate Pavić | 4–6, 7–6, 10–8 |
| 2019 | Bob Bryan / Mike Bryan | Łukasz Kubot / Horacio Zeballos | 6–4, 6–4 |
| 2020 | Cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic | ||
| 2021 | Nikola Mektić / Mate Pavić | Daniel Evans / Henri Kontinen | 6–7, 6–4, 10–7 |
| 2022 | Hubert Hurkacz / John Isner | Kevin Krawietz / Horia Tecau | 7–6, 6–4 |
| 2023 | Santiago González / Édouard Roger-Vasselin | Austin Krajicek / Nicolas Mahut | 7–6(7–5), 7–5 |
| 2024 | Rohan Bopanna / Matthew Ebden | Ivan Dodig / Austin Krajicek | 6–7(3), 6–3, 10–6[3] |
| 2025 | Marcelo Arévalo / Mate Pavić | Julian Cash / Lloyd Glasspool | 7–6(7–4), 6–3[46] |
Women's doubles
The women's doubles event at the Miami Open, part of the WTA Tour since the tournament's launch in 1985, features teams competing on outdoor hard courts for a WTA 1000 title. The competition was not held in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Below is a year-by-year list of champions, runners-up, and final scores.| Year | Champions | Runners-up | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Gigi Fernández / Martina Navratilova | Kathy Jordan / Hana Mandlíková | 7–6(7–4), 6–2[47] |
| 1986 | Pam Shriver / Helena Suková | Chris Evert / Wendy Turnbull | 6–2, 6–3[47] |
| 1987 | Martina Navratilova / Pam Shriver | Claudia Kohde-Kilsch / Helena Suková | 6–3, 7–6(8–6)[47] |
| 1988 | Steffi Graf / Gabriela Sabatini | Gigi Fernández / Zina Garrison | 7–6(8–6), 6–3[47] |
| 1989 | Jana Novotná / Helena Suková | Gigi Fernández / Lori McNeil | 7–6(7–5), 6–4[47] |
| 1990 | Jana Novotná / Helena Suková | Betsy Nagelsen / Robin White | 6–4, 6–3[47] |
| 1991 | Mary Joe Fernández / Zina Garrison | Gigi Fernández / Jana Novotná | 7–5, 6–2[47] |
| 1992 | Arantxa Sánchez Vicario / Larisa Savchenko Neiland | Jill Hetherington / Kathy Rinaldi | 7–5, 5–7, 6–3[47] |
| 1993 | Jana Novotná / Larisa Savchenko Neiland | Jill Hetherington / Kathy Rinaldi | 6–2, 7–5[47] |
| 1994 | Gigi Fernández / Natasha Zvereva | Patty Fendick / Meredith McGrath | 6–3, 6–1[47] |
| 1995 | Jana Novotná / Arantxa Sánchez Vicario | Gigi Fernández / Natasha Zvereva | 7–5, 2–6, 6–3[47] |
| 1996 | Jana Novotná / Arantxa Sánchez Vicario | Meredith McGrath / Larisa Savchenko Neiland | 6–4, 6–4[47] |
| 1997 | Arantxa Sánchez Vicario / Natasha Zvereva | Sabine Appelmans / Miriam Oremans | 6–4, 6–2[47] |
| 1998 | Martina Hingis / Jana Novotná | Arantxa Sánchez Vicario / Natasha Zvereva | 6–2, 3–6, 6–3[47] |
| 1999 | Martina Hingis / Jana Novotná | Mary Joe Fernández / Monica Seles | 0–6, 6–4, 7–6(7–1)[47] |
| 2000 | Julie Halard-Decugis / Ai Sugiyama | Nicole Arendt / Manon Bollegraf | 4–6, 7–5, 6–4[47] |
| 2001 | Arantxa Sánchez Vicario / Nathalie Tauziat | Lisa Raymond / Rennae Stubbs | 6–0, 6–4[47] |
| 2002 | Lisa Raymond / Rennae Stubbs | Virginia Ruano Pascual / Paola Suárez | 7–6(7–4), 6–7(4–7), 6–3[47] |
| 2003 | Liezel Huber / Magdalena Maleeva | Shinobu Asagoe / Nana Miyagi | 6–4, 3–6, 7–5[47] |
| 2004 | Nadia Petrova / Meghann Shaughnessy | Svetlana Kuznetsova / Elena Likhovtseva | 6–2, 6–3[47] |
| 2005 | Svetlana Kuznetsova / Alicia Molik | Lisa Raymond / Rennae Stubbs | 7–5, 6–7(5–7), 6–2[47] |
| 2006 | Lisa Raymond / Samantha Stosur | Liezel Huber / Martina Navratilova | 6–4, 7–5[47] |
| 2007 | Lisa Raymond / Samantha Stosur | Cara Black / Liezel Huber | 6–4, 3–6, [10–2][47] |
| 2008 | Katarina Srebotnik / Ai Sugiyama | Cara Black / Liezel Huber | 7–5, 4–6, [10–3][47] |
| 2009 | Svetlana Kuznetsova / Amélie Mauresmo | Květa Peschke / Lisa Raymond | 4–6, 6–3, [10–3][47] |
| 2010 | Gisela Dulko / Flavia Pennetta | Nadia Petrova / Samantha Stosur | 6–3, 4–6, [10–7][47] |
| 2011 | Daniela Hantuchová / Agnieszka Radwańska | Liezel Huber / Nadia Petrova | 7–6(7–5), 2–6, [10–8][47] |
| 2012 | Maria Kirilenko / Nadia Petrova | Sara Errani / Roberta Vinci | 7–6(7–0), 4–6, [10–4][47] |
| 2013 | Nadia Petrova / Katarina Srebotnik | Lisa Raymond / Laura Robson | 6–1, 7–6(7–2)[47] |
| 2014 | Martina Hingis / Sabine Lisicki | Ekaterina Makarova / Elena Vesnina | 4–6, 6–4, [10–5][47] |
| 2015 | Martina Hingis / Sania Mirza | Ekaterina Makarova / Elena Vesnina | 7–5, 6–1[47] |
| 2016 | Bethanie Mattek-Sands / Lucie Šafářová | Tímea Babos / Yaroslava Shvedova | 6–3, 6–4[47] |
| 2017 | Gabriela Dabrowski / Xu Yifan | Sania Mirza / Barbora Strýcová | 6–4, 6–3[47] |
| 2018 | Ashleigh Barty / CoCo Vandeweghe | Barbora Krejčíková / Kateřina Siniaková | 6–2, 6–1[47] |
| 2019 | Elise Mertens / Aryna Sabalenka | Samantha Stosur / Zhang Shuai | 7–6(7–5), 6–2[47] |
| 2020 | Cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic | ||
| 2021 | Shuko Aoyama / Ena Shibahara | Hayley Carter / Luisa Stefani | 6–2, 7–5[47] |
| 2022 | Laura Siegemund / Vera Zvonareva | Veronika Kudermetova / Elise Mertens | 7–6(7–3), 7–5[47] |
| 2023 | Coco Gauff / Jessica Pegula | Leylah Fernandez / Taylor Townsend | 7–6(8–6), 6–2[47] |
| 2024 | Sofia Kenin / Bethanie Mattek-Sands | Gabriela Dabrowski / Erin Routliffe | 4–6, 7–6(7–5), 11–9[47] |
| 2025 | Mirra Andreeva / Diana Shnaider | Cristina Bucșa / Miyu Kato | 6–3, 6–7(7–9), [10–2][48] |
Records
Singles records
In men's singles, Andre Agassi and Novak Djokovic share the record for most titles with six each, Agassi achieving his between 1990 and 2003, and Djokovic from 2007 to 2016.[49][50] Serena Williams holds the women's singles record with eight titles, won across 1999 to 2015.[23][51] The most consecutive titles in men's singles is three, a feat matched by Agassi (2001–2003) and Djokovic (2014–2016).[49][50] In women's singles, Steffi Graf and Serena Williams also share this mark with three each, Graf from 1994 to 1996 and Williams from 2002 to 2004.[2][52] Carlos Alcaraz is the youngest men's singles champion at 18 years and 333 days old in 2022, while Monica Seles holds the women's record at 16 years and 111 days in 1990.[52][53] In 2025, Jakub Mensik became the youngest men's winner since Alcaraz, claiming his first ATP Masters 1000 title at age 19 by defeating Djokovic in the final.[54][55] Agassi and Djokovic tie for most men's finals appearances with eight each, while Serena Williams leads women with ten.[52][56] The Williams sisters highlight family connections in the tournament's history, with Venus securing three titles (1998, 1999, 2001) and Serena eight, for a combined 11 wins.[57][58]| Category | Men's Singles Record | Women's Singles Record |
|---|---|---|
| Most Titles | Andre Agassi (6), Novak Djokovic (6) | Serena Williams (8) |
| Most Consecutive Titles | Andre Agassi (3, 2001–2003), Novak Djokovic (3, 2014–2016) | Steffi Graf (3, 1994–1996), Serena Williams (3, 2002–2004) |
| Youngest Champion | Carlos Alcaraz (18y 333d, 2022) | Monica Seles (16y 111d, 1990) |
| Most Finals Appearances | Andre Agassi (8), Novak Djokovic (8) | Serena Williams (10) |
Doubles records
In men's doubles, the Bryan brothers hold the record for the most titles with six victories, achieved in 2007, 2008, 2014, 2015, 2018, and 2019.[45][59] The Australian pair of Todd Woodbridge and Mark Woodforde share the mark for most consecutive titles with three straight wins from 1995 to 1997.[45] In 2025, Marcelo Arévalo and Mate Pavić became the sixth team in history to complete the Sunshine Double by winning both Indian Wells and the Miami Open in the same year.[46][45] Several teams have reached two consecutive finals in the Open Era, including the Bryan brothers in three separate instances (2007–2008, 2014–2015, and 2018–2019).[45] Early in the tournament's history during the 1980s, American players exerted significant influence in men's doubles, with U.S. competitors like Paul Annacone, Brad Gilbert, and Vincent Van Patten featuring prominently in title wins and deep runs.[45]| Record | Team | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Most titles | Bob Bryan / Mike Bryan | 6 (2007, 2008, 2014, 2015, 2018, 2019)[45] |
| Most consecutive titles | Todd Woodbridge / Mark Woodforde | 3 (1995–1997)[45] |
| Sunshine Double achievers (most recent) | Marcelo Arévalo / Mate Pavić | 2025[46] |
| Record | Team | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Most titles (team) | Multiple (e.g., Novotná/Suková) | 2 (shared by four teams)[45] |
| Most titles (individual) | Jana Novotná | 4 (1989–1990 with Suková; 1995–1996 with Sánchez Vicario)[45] |
| Most consecutive titles | Multiple (e.g., Novotná/Suková) | 2 (shared)[45] |
| Sunshine Double achievers (most recent) | Elise Mertens / Aryna Sabalenka | 2019[60] |
Sunshine Double
Overview and significance
The Sunshine Double refers to the rare feat of winning both the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells and the Miami Open consecutively during the spring hard-court season, comprising the first two ATP and WTA Masters 1000 events of the year.[63] These tournaments, held approximately two weeks apart in California and Florida, demand players maintain peak performance across roughly four weeks of high-level competition under intense desert and subtropical conditions.[64] The term "Sunshine Double" emerged in the 1990s to describe this back-to-back success, with the inaugural men's singles completion by Jim Courier in 1991, following the establishment of both events as elite hard-court fixtures since the late 1980s.[65] Since then, only 11 unique players—seven men and four women—have accomplished it in singles, underscoring its evolution from a logistical challenge to a benchmark of dominance in the early-season swing.[66] This achievement holds profound significance in professional tennis, often likened to securing "double majors" on hard courts due to the combined prestige and points haul, which can propel a player toward year-end No. 1 rankings.[67] It rigorously tests physical and mental endurance, as competitors face successive deep runs without adequate recovery, while the proximity of venues—spanning just a short flight between them—facilitates the attempt but amplifies the pressure of minimal downtime.[46] The rarity extends to doubles, with only six teams achieving it historically, the most recent being Marcelo Arévalo and Mate Pavić in 2025, the first since Pierre-Hugues Herbert and Nicolas Mahut in 2016.[46] The last men's singles Sunshine Double was Novak Djokovic's in 2016, highlighting how the feat has grown even more elusive in the modern era as of 2025.[63]List of achievers
The Sunshine Double has been achieved by seven players in men's singles, with Novak Djokovic holding the record for most completions at four times.[63]| Year | Winner |
|---|---|
| 1991 | Jim Courier |
| 1992 | Michael Chang |
| 1994 | Pete Sampras |
| 1998 | Marcelo Ríos |
| 2001 | Andre Agassi |
| 2005, 2006, 2017 | Roger Federer |
| 2011, 2014, 2015, 2016 | Novak Djokovic |
| Year | Winner |
|---|---|
| 1994, 1996 | Steffi Graf |
| 2005 | Kim Clijsters |
| 2016 | Victoria Azarenka |
| 2022 | Iga Świątek |
| Year | Winners | Final Opponents (Miami) |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Todd Woodbridge / Mark Woodforde | Ellis Ferreira / Patrick Galbraith |
| 1999 | Wayne Black / Sandon Stolle | Boris Becker / Jan-Michael Gambill |
| 2002 | Mark Knowles / Daniel Nestor | Sandon Stolle / Kevin Ullyett |
| 2014 | Bob Bryan / Mike Bryan | Alexander Peya / Bruno Soares |
| 2016 | Pierre-Hugues Herbert / Nicolas Mahut | Vasek Pospisil / Jack Sock |
| 2025 | Marcelo Arévalo / Mate Pavić | Julian Cash / Lloyd Glasspool |
| Year | Winners | Final Opponents (Miami) |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Jana Novotná / Helena Suková | Betsy Nagelsen / Robin White |
| 2002 | Lisa Raymond / Rennae Stubbs | Virginia Ruano Pascual / Paola Suárez |
| 2006 | Lisa Raymond / Samantha Stosur | Liezel Huber / Martina Navratilova |
| 2007 | Lisa Raymond / Samantha Stosur | Cara Black / Liezel Huber |
| 2019 | Elise Mertens / Aryna Sabalenka | Samantha Stosur / Zhang Shuai |