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Scouting report: Zverev, Alcaraz Lead Miami Field; Djokovic Chases Record Seventh title

A summary of the executive of what every fan should know about the ATP Masters 1000

March 17, 2025

Peter Staples/ATP Tour

Alexander Zverev, Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz are among the players in Miami.
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The ATP tour changes from Indian fountains to the second leg of the Sunshine Double 2025, that of Itau, where the finest of the world will follow the ATP Masters 1000 success.

Alexander Zverev and Carlos Alcaraz lead the field in Hard Rock Stadium, the home of the NFL Dolphins of the NFL, where Novak Djokovic will follow his record title of the seventh Miami title. In the meantime, the Indian Wells Champion Jack Draper has the opportunity to complete the coveted “Sunshine Double”.

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1) Djokovic Eye Record Title Transport: The Serbian fourth setting will try to revive his past dominance in Miami, where he stays away from Andre Agassi by lifting the trophy for a record. Djokovic, who won all six of his Miami titles before the event, switched to the hard rock stadium in 2019, aimed at making a three-match defeat when he started against Rinky Hijikata or Hamad Medjedovic.

2) Alcaraz is looking for a quick answer: After Alcaraz had grabbed his 16-game winning shop by Jack Draper with Indian fountain in the Indian fountain in Miami, he strives to win his Maiden Masters 1000 Crown in 2022. The 21-year-old Spaniard is currently 15: 3 for the year 15: 3. Alcaraz and Djokovic are in the same half of the draw.



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3) Zverev leads the field: Field: Top Seed Zverev will hope that his big serve can take advantage of the historically rapid conditions in Miami, where he reached the championship game and the semi -finals a year ago. Benjamin Bonzi or a qualifying game in Miami is faced with the No. 2 in the PIF ATP ranking, which has become 4-4 in January since it was reached by Australian Open in January, when he tries to rediscover his best level.

4) 'Sunshine Double' for draper? After his BNP Paribas Open Triumph, Jack Draper will compete in Miami as a top 10 player for the first time. The new No. 7 in the PIF ATP ranking aims to complete the famous “Sunshine Double” that wins Indian Wells and Miami in the same year -by winning the second British after 2009 and 2013, the champion from 2009 and 2013, Andy Murray.

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5) Home Hope Fritz: Taylor Fritz won four of his eight ATP tour titles in the USA, including two in Florida in Delray Beach Open, but the home favorite has only reached the quarter-finals in eight appearances in Miami. Fritz will be confident in improving his best form in this record despite some recent struggles. This year he will compete in a career height No. 4 in the PIF ATP ranking.

6) Former Champ Medvedev: Daniil Medwedev showed signs that he returned to his resilient best in Indian Wells, where his passionate celebration after the edge of Arthur Fils reminded the semi -finals in California of his competitive spirit. Although the 29-year-old fell to Holger Rune in the last four in California, he will be confident about building this run: Medwedew holds an 18: 5 record in Miami and raised the trophy there in 2023.

7) Top 10 stars ready: No. 6 Casper Ruud reached its first Masters 1000 final in Miami in 2022, and the Norwegian arrives in Florida as the owner of a 10: 3 record for 2025, which includes a appearance in Dallas with championship games. World No. 9 Andrey Rublev (Doha) and No. 10 Stefanos Tsitsipas (Dubai) lifted 500 crowns in February. Can every man carry this shape from the Middle East to Miami's hard sites?

8) #NextGenatp Fonseca Set for Miami Debüt: Joao Fonseca expanded his leadership in the PIF ATP Live race to Jeddah by winning an ATP Challenger Tour 175 event in Phoenix on Sunday. As a result, the Brazilian will give his Miami debut in a career high of No. 60 in the PIF ATP ranking. Home Favorit Learner Tien, the man he defeated in the final in the final in the final in the final in ATP final of PIF, also gives his main debut after he was published in qualifying in 2023.

9) Home Trio Chase Masters 1000 breakthrough: After the Americans in 15 of the first 20 editions of the Miami Open from Itau, Andy Roddick (who won his second title in 2010) and John Isner (2018), the Americans lifted in 15 of the first 20 editions. Tiafoe.

10) AREVALO/PAVIC headline double field: Marcelo Arevalo and Mate Pavic increased their first trophy from 2025 as top seeds in Indian fountains, and the Salvadoran Croatian couple again leads the field in Miami. Harri Heliovaara/Henry Patten are the second seeds, while the third seeds Simone Bolelli/Andrea Vavassori pursue their third title of the year.