MIAMI, FL – A deluge of rain forced the cancellation of Wednesday’s matches at the Miami Open presented by Itau, creating a packed schedule for Thursday, March 19, 2026. Play will resume across six courts, beginning at 10 a.m. Local time, with a particularly compelling lineup slated for Stadium Court, headlined by rising Brazilian star Joao Fonseca.
Fonseca’s match against Fabian Marozsan is poised to be a key contest, as the winner will advance to face top-seeded Carlos Alcaraz. The postponement adds significant pressure to the early rounds, with players now facing the prospect of playing multiple matches in quick succession. The tournament, a cornerstone of the ATP Tour, is working to accommodate all scheduled matches despite the disruption.
The revised schedule features a strong contingent of established players alongside emerging talent. Grigor Dimitrov, Matteo Berrettini, Marin Cilic, Hubert Hurkacz, and Stefanos Tsitsipas are all set to seize the court on Thursday, offering fans a wealth of high-level tennis action. The tournament organizers have adjusted start times to maximize court availability and ensure a smooth flow of play.
Thursday’s Stadium Court Showdown
The focus on Thursday will undoubtedly be on Stadium Court, where Fonseca and Marozsan will kick off the afternoon session. Alcaraz awaits the victor, setting the stage for a potentially thrilling encounter. Later in the day, Alex Michelsen will face qualifier Mattia Bellucci, and Mirra Andreeva will compete against McCartney Kessler. The evening session promises further excitement with these high-profile matches.
Grandstand and Butch Buchholz Courts Offer Competitive Action
Beyond Stadium Court, the Grandstand and Butch Buchholz courts will host a series of compelling matches. Venus Williams will return to action on Grandstand, facing Francesca Jones in what is sure to be a fan favorite. Grigor Dimitrov will also feature on Grandstand, taking on Raphael Collignon. Butch Buchholz court will see Hubert Hurkacz and Matteo Berrettini in action, alongside Marin Cilic and Alexei Popyrin. These courts will begin play at 11:00 AM local time.
Full Order of Play – Thursday, March 19, 2026
Here’s a detailed look at the complete schedule for Thursday, March 19, 2026, at the Miami Open presented by Itau:
Stadium – start 12:00 PM
WTA – [31] Alexandra Eala (PHI) vs Laura Siegemund (GER)
Not Before 1:00 PM
ATP – Fabian Marozsan (HUN) vs Joao Fonseca (BRA)
WTA – Magda Linette (POL) vs [2] Iga Swiatek (POL)
Not Before 7:00 PM
ATP – Alex Michelsen (USA) vs [Q] Mattia Bellucci (ITA)
Not Before 8:30 PM
WTA – [8] Mirra Andreeva vs McCartney Kessler (USA)
Grandstand – start 11:00 AM
WTA – Alycia Parks (USA) vs Sinja Kraus (AUT)
Not Before 12:00 PM
WTA – Francesca Jones (GBR) vs Venus Williams (USA)
ATP – Raphael Collignon (BEL) vs Grigor Dimitrov (BUL)
ATP – Alejandro Tabilo (CHI) vs Francisco Comesana (ARG)
Not Before 7:00 PM
WTA – Jennifer Brady (USA) vs Sloane Stephens (USA)
Butch Buchholz – start 11:00 AM
WTA – Tereza Valentova (CZE) vs Katie Volynets (USA)
ATP – Ethan Quinn (USA) vs Hubert Hurkacz (POL)
ATP – Alexandre Muller (FRA) vs Matteo Berrettini (ITA)
ATP – Marin Cilic (CRO) vs Alexei Popyrin (AUS)
ATP – Emilio Nava (USA) vs Tomas Machac (CZE)
Court 1 – start 11:00 AM
ATP – Zizou Bergs (BEL) vs Jenson Brooksby (USA)
ATP – Marcos Giron (USA) vs [Q] Martin Landaluce (ESP)
ATP – Stefanos Tsitsipas (GRE) vs [Q] Arthur Fery (GBR)
WTA – Hailey Baptiste (USA) vs Tatjana Maria (GER)
WTA – Lulu Sun (NZL) vs Taylor Townsend (USA)
Court 7 – start 10:00 AM
ATP – [WC] Moise Kouame (FRA) vs [Q] Zachary Svajda (USA)
ATP – [WC] Darwin Blanch (USA) vs Jan-Lennard Struff (GER)
ATP – Reilly Opelka (USA) vs Nuno Borges (POR)
ATP – [WC] Martin Damm (USA) vs Jacob Fearnley (GBR)
ATP – Kamil Majchrzak (POL) vs Miomir Kecmanovic (SRB)
Court 5 – start 10:00 AM
WTA – Paula Badosa (ESP) vs Aliaksandra Sasnovich
Not Before 11:00 AM
WTA – Eva Lys (GER) vs Yuliia Starodubtseva (UKR)
WTA – Viktorija Golubic (SUI) vs Peyton Stearns (USA)
WTA – Ann Li (USA) vs Kimberly Birrell (AUS)
WTA – Dayana Yastremska (UKR) vs Ashlyn Krueger (USA)
Court 2 – start 10:00 AM
WTA – Sara Bejlek (CZE) vs Talia Gibson (AUS)
Not Before 11:00 AM
WTA – Dalma Galfi (HUN) vs Elvina Kalieva (USA)
WTA – Emiliana Arango (COL) vs Oksana Selekhmeteva
WTA – Caty McNally (USA) vs Rebeka Masarova (SUI)
WTA – Elena-Gabriela Ruse (ROU) vs Antonia Ruzic (CRO)
Court 3 – start 10:00 AM
ATP – James Duckworth (AUS) vs Roberto Bautista Agut (ESP)
ATP – Zhizhen Zhang (CHN) vs Adrian Mannarino (FRA)
ATP – Denis Shapovalov (CAN) vs Botic van de Zandschulp (NED)
ATP – [Q] Ignacio Buse (PER) vs Damir Dzumhur (BIH)
ATP – Quentin Halys (FRA) vs [Q] Liam Draxl (CAN)
Court 6 – start 10:00 AM
ATP – [Q] Rafael Jodar (ESP) vs [Q] Yannick Hanfmann (GER)
Not Before 11:00 AM
WTA – Darja Semenistaja (LAT) vs Elisabetta Cocciaretto (ITA)
ATP – Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard (FRA) vs Camilo Ugo Carabelli (ARG)
WTA – Janice Tjen (INA) vs Yulia Putintseva (KAZ)
WTA – Elsa Jacquemot (FRA) vs [32] Marie Bouzkova (CZE)
Court 4 – start 10:00 AM
ATP – [Q] Nikoloz Basilashvili (GEO) vs Mariano Navone (ARG)
Not Before 11:00 AM
WTA – Anastasia Zakharova vs Anna Bondar (HUN)
WTA – Lilli Tagger (AUT) vs Ella Seidel (GER)
WTA – Solana Sierra (ARG) vs Kamilla Rakhimova (UZB)
WTA – Emerson Jones (AUS) vs Linda Fruhvirtova (CZE)
Fans can stay up-to-date with the latest scores and schedule changes on the official Miami Open website: https://www.miamiopen.com/. The tournament is expected to return to its regular schedule on Friday, with the continuation of first-round matches and the start of the second round.
The Miami Open will continue to provide updates as they become available. For those affected by the schedule changes, the tournament is offering flexible ticket exchange options. The next scheduled update from tournament officials is expected Friday morning, providing a clearer picture of the remaining schedule.
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