Miami Open upsets & form
Carlos Alcaraz cruised through Day 3 while Stefanos Tsitsipas beat Alex de Minaur in straight sets — and American Ethan Quinn pulled off the tournament’s biggest upset by ousting Casper Ruud in a three‑set match. Coco Gauff also survived a comeback scare against Elisabetta Cocciaretto, while Jack Draper was dropped in Round 2 by Reilly Opelka 7‑6, 7‑6. ( )
Ethan Quinn’s win over Casper Ruud came in straight sets on March 20, 2026 — the 22‑year‑old fired 13 aces, saved multiple set points and has climbed from roughly No.202 fifteen months ago to No.56 after a recent Challenger title, marking his second Top‑20 scalp in quick succession. (miamiopen.com) Stefanos Tsitsipas produced what the ATP described as “one of his sharpest performances” and is scheduled to meet Arthur Fils in the third round, leaving the Greek in position to challenge the bottom of that quarter. (atptour.com) Coco Gauff, the tournament’s No.4 seed, recovered from a first‑set deficit to beat Elisabetta Cocciaretto, converting 2 of 5 break points and avenging a recent Doha loss after withdrawing from Indian Wells with a left‑arm nerve complaint. (tennis.com) Jack Draper arrived in Miami off an Indian Wells quarterfinal as he continues his comeback from an almost eight‑month arm layoff, but Reilly Opelka triumphed in two tiebreaks in a 1‑hour‑32‑minute match and will face Taylor Fritz next. (espn.com) World No.1 Carlos Alcaraz held firm in a roughly 1‑hour‑35‑minute outing—saving three break points at key moments—and remains on course in the top half of the draw where a second‑round path could see him meet Sebastian Korda. (yournews.com)
