The 2026 Miami Open is right around the corner, and USTA Florida athletes are once again ready to compete on one of the sport\u2019s biggest stages. The prestigious WTA 1000 and ATP Masters 1000 event\u00a0Main Draw\u00a0runs March 18\u00a0through 29 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, and the Sunshine State will be well represented by a talented group of homegrown stars.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Leading the way on the women\u2019s side is Coco Gauff, who continues to cement her place among the best players in the world. The Delray Beach product brings Grand Slam championship experience and an electric game that always energizes the South Florida crowd.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Amanda Anisimova enters Miami riding a wave of momentum after a breakout 2025 that saw her reach back-to-back Grand Slam finals at Wimbledon and the US Open. The Florida resident has continued her rise in 2026, climbing as high as world No. 3 and capturing two WTA 1000 titles. She will be one to watch as she looks to add another trophy to her growing collection.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Sofia Kenin, the 2020 Australian Open champion, rounds out the Florida women\u2019s singles contingent. The Pembroke Pines native brings experience and competitive fire to every match and will look to make her presence\u00a0felt\u00a0on the hard courts of Miami Gardens. The\u00a0Veteran\u00a0and 2017 US Open Champion Sloane Stephens\u00a0returns\u00a0to the Miami Open through a wildcard, bringing a wealth of experience to the draw.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
On the men\u2019s side, Ben Shelton continues to\u00a0establish\u00a0himself as one of the most dynamic players on the ATP Tour. The former University of Florida standout\u00a0has\u00a0one of the biggest serves in the game and a fearless playing style that makes him a threat in any draw. Sebastian Korda arrives in Miami with momentum after capturing the 2026 Delray Beach Open title in dominant fashion, while Reilly\u00a0Opelka\u2019s\u00a0powerful serve makes him one of the toughest matchups on hard courts.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Adding to the Florida\u00a0lineup\u00a0are two exciting young wildcards. Martin Damm, the Bradenton native and son of former ATP doubles star Martin Damm\u00a0Sr..\u00a0He\u00a0enters the Miami Open main draw after reaching his first ATP semifinal earlier this year in Montpellier.\u00a0The other wildcard is\u00a0Darwin Blanch, born in Boca Raton,\u00a0he\u00a0returns to a tournament that holds special meaning as the site of his ATP Tour debut in 2024.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
Florida will also be represented in doubles competition by Austin Krajicek and Nicole Melichar-Martinez, two of the top American\u00a0doubles\u00a0specialists. Krajicek, a former world No. 1, Grand Slam champion, and 2024 Olympic silver medalist, recently captured the doubles title at the Delray Beach Open. Melichar-Martinez, a Bradenton resident and Wimbledon mixed doubles champion, brings 18 WTA doubles titles and a wealth of experience to the Miami draw.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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The 2026 Miami Open promises exciting moments as USTA Florida athletes\u00a0showcase\u00a0their talent on one of the biggest stages in tennis. With a balance of youth, experience, and competitive fire, Florida\u2019s representatives are ready to shine at one of the premier events on the global tennis calendar.\u00a0Make sure to follow\u00a0USTA Florida on Instagram<\/a>\u00a0to keep up with the Florida players!\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t