Miami Open 2026: Schedule & Order of Play – Alcaraz, Fritz & More

by Liam O'Connor Sports Editor

The Miami Open presented by Itaú is set to continue its thrilling run of matches on Sunday, March 22, 2026, with a packed schedule featuring some of the biggest names in tennis. The ATP Masters 1000 event in Florida will showcase top seeds like Carlos Alcaraz and Taylor Fritz as they battle for a place in the later rounds. Beyond the marquee matchups, a number of compelling contests are slated across multiple courts, promising a full day of action for fans both in attendance and watching from home.

The tournament, a key stop on the ATP Tour, draws players and fans alike to Hard Rock Stadium for a blend of high-level competition and the vibrant atmosphere of South Florida. This year’s event is particularly notable for the strong field assembled, with several players looking to fine-tune their games ahead of the upcoming clay court season. The Miami Open isn’t just about the top players; it also provides a platform for rising stars and qualifiers to test themselves against the best in the world.

Sunday’s play will be spread across several courts, beginning with WTA action on Stadium Court featuring Leylah Fernandez against Jessica Pegula. The men’s competition quickly follows, with Reilly Opelka facing off against Taylor Fritz and then the highly anticipated match between world number one Carlos Alcaraz and Sebastian Korda. The evening session will feature more compelling matches, including Arthur Fils taking on Stefanos Tsitsipas.

Sunday’s Schedule: A Court-by-Court Breakdown

The main action will unfold on Stadium Court, but matches will also be taking place simultaneously on the Grandstand, Butch Buchholz, Pista 1, Pista 7, and Pista 5. Here’s a detailed look at the order of play:

Stadium Court

Play begins at 12 p.m. With a WTA match between [26] Leylah Fernandez (CAN) and [5] Jessica Pegula (USA). Following this, no earlier than 1 p.m., [6] Taylor Fritz (USA) will face Reilly Opelka (USA), and then [1] Carlos Alcaraz (ESP) will compete against [32] Sebastian Korda (USA). The evening session kicks off no earlier than 7 p.m. with [1] Aryna Sabalenka facing Caty McNally (USA), followed by no earlier than 8:30 p.m. with [28] Arthur Fils (FRA) against Stefanos Tsitsipas (GRE).

Grandstand

Matches on the Grandstand begin at 11 a.m. With ATP action featuring Ethan Quinn (USA) versus [21] Jiri Lehecka (CZE). No earlier than 1:30 p.m., the court will host three WTA matches: [9] Elina Svitolina (UKR) against Hailey Baptiste (USA), [3] Elena Rybakina (KAZ) versus [27] Marta Kostyuk (UKR), and [23] Qinwen Zheng (CHN) against [15] Madison Keys (USA). The evening session, no earlier than 7 p.m., will see Matteo Berrettini (ITA) compete against [24] Valentin Vacherot (MON).

Butch Buchholz

Play on Butch Buchholz Court starts at 11 a.m. With WTA action between [25] Jelena Ostapenko (LAT) and [7] Jasmine Paolini (ITA). This will be followed by ATP matches: [Q] Rafael Jodar (ESP) versus [29] Tomas Martin Etcheverry (ARG), and [22] Tommy Paul (USA) against Raphael Collignon (BEL). No earlier than 4 p.m., [Q] Martin Landaluce (ESP) will face [14] Karen Khachanov, and a WTA doubles match will feature Leylah Fernandez (CAN) / Venus Williams (USA) against [6] Asia Muhammad (USA) / Erin Routliffe (NZL).

Pista 1

Pista 1 will host matches beginning at 11 a.m. With WTA contests featuring [11] Ekaterina Alexandrova versus [34] Jaqueline Cristian (ROU) and [18] Iva Jovic (USA) against Talia Gibson (AUS). An ATP doubles match will follow, with Santiago Gonzalez (MEX) / David Pel (NED) taking on Luciano Darderi (ITA) / Fernando Romboli (BRA). No earlier than 3 p.m., Marcelo Melo (BRA) / Alexander Zverev (GER) will compete against Evan King (USA) / John Peers (AUS), and Alex de Minaur (AUS) / Rinky Hijikata (AUS) will face [3] Christian Harrison (USA) / Neal Skupski (GBR).

Pista 7 & Pista 5

Pista 7 and Pista 5 will feature a full slate of matches throughout the day, including numerous doubles contests. Pista 7 begins at 11 a.m. With WTA doubles, and Pista 5 will host ATP doubles matches starting at the same time. These courts will provide opportunities for players to showcase their skills in a more intimate setting.

Looking Ahead

As the Miami Open progresses, the competition is expected to intensify. The winners from Sunday’s matches will advance to the next round, bringing them closer to the championship title. Fans can stay updated on the latest scores and schedules on the official ATP Tour website. The tournament is scheduled to conclude on March 29, 2026, promising a thrilling finish to this prestigious event.

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