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Miami Open 2026: Players, Schedule, History & Things to Know

The Miami Open is the second ATP Masters 1000 event on the tennis calendar and one of the biggest hard-court tournaments of the season. Most of the top players on the ATP Tour will compete at the 2026 edition.

The Miami Open 2026 will run from March 15 to March 29 at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, United States.

The Hard Rock Stadium during Miami Open 2025
The Hard Rock Stadium during Miami Open 2025

The event will be played on hard courts and is classified as a WTA 1000 and ATP Masters 1000 tournament.

This year marks the 41st edition of the Miami Open. The tournament has been held at Hard Rock Stadium since 2019.

Miami Open 2026 Schedule

The Miami Open begins with qualifying matches before the main draw starts.

  • Qualifying: March 15 – March 17
  • Main tournament: March 17 – March 29

The women’s singles final will take place on Saturday, March 28, while the men’s singles final will be played on Sunday, March 29. 

Miami Open Defending Champions

The 2026 edition features several returning champions across different categories.

  • Men’s singles: Jakub Mensik
  • Women’s singles: Aryna Sabalenka
  • Men’s doubles: Marcelo Arevalo / Mate Pavic
  • Women’s doubles: Mirra Andreeva / Diana Shnaider

Jakub Mensik enters the tournament as the reigning Miami Open champion after defeating 6-time winner Novak Djokovic in the 2025 final.

Miami Open Seeding Rules

At the Miami Open, the top 32 players in both the ATP and WTA rankings will be seeded.

Seeded players:

  • Cannot face another seed before the third round
  • Receive a first-round bye

The rankings as of March 16 will determine the final seeding positions.

Miami Open 2026 Entry List

Here are the top players entered in the Miami Open 2026 as of March 11, 2026.

  1. Carlos Alcaraz
  2. Jannik Sinner
  3. Novak Djokovic
  4. Alexander Zverev
  5. Lorenzo Musetti
  6. Alex de Minaur
  7. Taylor Fritz
  8. Ben Shelton
  9. Felix Auger-Aliassime
  10. Alexander Bublik
  11. Daniil Medvedev
  12. Jakub Mensik
  13. Casper Ruud
  14. Jack Draper
  15. Flavio Cobolli
  16. Karen Khachanov
  17. Andrey Rublev
  18. Alejandro Davidovich Fokina
  19. Francisco Cerundolo
  20. Luciano Darderi
  21. Frances Tiafoe
  22. Jiri Lehecka
  23. Tommy Paul
  24. Valentin Vacherot
  25. Learner Tien
  26. Arthur Rinderknech
  27. Cameron Norrie
  28. Brandon Nakashima
  29. Tomas Martin Etcheverry
  30. Arthur Fils
  31. Corentin Moutet
  32. Ugo Humbert

Miami Open Champions This Century

The Miami Open has crowned many major champions over the years.

Recent Winners:

2025 – Jakub Mensik / Aryna Sabalenka
2024 – Jannik Sinner / Danielle Collins
2023 – Daniil Medvedev / Petra Kvitova
2022 – Carlos Alcaraz / Iga Swiatek
2021 – Hubert Hurkacz / Ashleigh Barty

The 2020 tournament was not held due to COVID-19.

Other winners this century include Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic, Serena Williams, Andy Murray, Andre Agassi, Venus Williams and Kim Clijsters.

Full list of Champions since 2001:

2025 – Jakub Mensik / Aryna Sabalenka
2024 – Jannik Sinner / Danielle Collins
2023 – Daniil Medvedev / Petra Kvitova
2022 – Carlos Alcaraz / Iga Swiatek
2021 – Hubert Hurkacz / Ashleigh Barty
2020 – Tournament not held due to COVID-19

2019 – Roger Federer / Ashleigh Barty
2018 – John Isner / Sloane Stephens
2017 – Roger Federer / Johanna Konta
2016 – Novak Djokovic / Victoria Azarenka
2015 – Novak Djokovic / Serena Williams
2014 – Novak Djokovic / Serena Williams
2013 – Andy Murray / Serena Williams
2012 – Novak Djokovic / Agnieszka Radwanska
2011 – Novak Djokovic / Victoria Azarenka
2010 – Andy Roddick / Kim Clijsters
2009 – Andy Murray / Victoria Azarenka
2008 – Nikolay Davydenko / Serena Williams
2007 – Novak Djokovic / Serena Williams
2006 – Roger Federer / Svetlana Kuznetsova
2005 – Roger Federer / Kim Clijsters
2004 – Andy Roddick / Serena Williams
2003 – Andre Agassi / Serena Williams
2002 – Andre Agassi / Serena Williams
2001 – Andre Agassi / Venus Williams

Former Champions Participating in 2026 

6 former champions will compete in the Miami Open 2026.

  • Jakub Mensik (2025 champion)
  • Jannik Sinner (2024 champion)
  • Daniil Medvedev (2023 champion)
  • Carlos Alcaraz (2022 champion)
  • Hubert Hurkacz (2021 champion)
  • Novak Djokovic (2007, 2011, 2012, 2014, 2015, 2016 champion)

Djokovic remains the most successful player among the participants with 6 Miami Open titles.

Every year the event attracts tennis fans as well as a number of celebrities. One of the notable faces during the 2025 event was Lionel Messi and his family. He will be next seen at the 2026 FIFA World Cup hosted by the the USA, Mexico and Canada starting 12th June.

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