Miami Open Presented By Itau: Draws, Dates, History & All You Need To Know

  • Posted: Mar 19, 2022

Miami Open Presented By Itau: Draws, Dates, History & All You Need To Know

All about the ATP Masters 1000 tennis tournament in Miami, Florida

The second part of the Sunshine Double will see Daniil Medvedev lead the field at the Miami Open presented by Itau for the 37th edition of ATP Masters 1000.

This will be the second ATP Masters 1000 event of the season following the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells.

Ahead of the hard-court event, here is what you need to know.

When is the Miami Open presented by Itau?

The 2022 Miami Open presented by Itau will be held from 23-3 April. The hard-court tournament, established in 1985, will take place at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, Florida. The tournament director is former World No. 4 James Blake.

Who is playing at the 2022 Miami Open presented by Itau?

The Miami Open presented by Itau will feature a packed field, including Medvedev, Greek Stefanos Tsitsipas, Italian Matteo Berrettini, World No. 7 Andrey Rublev and #NextGenATP Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz.

When is the draw for the Miami Open presented by Itau?

The Miami draw will be made on Monday 21 March at 12 p.m.

What is the schedule for the Miami ATP Masters 1000 event?

* Qualifying: Monday, 21 March – Tuesday, 22 March at 10:00 a.m.
* Main Draw: Wednesday, 23 March – Sunday, 3 April. Wednesday, 23 March – Thursday, 31 March at 11:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. Friday, 1 April at 1:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.
* Doubles Final: Saturday, 2 April at 3:00 p.m.
* Singles Final: Sunday, 3 April at 1:00 p.m.
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What is the prize money for the Miami Open presented by Itau?

The prize money for the Miami Open presented by Itau $8,584,055 and the Total Financial Commitment is $9,554,920.

SINGLES
Winner: $1,231,245 / 1,000 points
Finalist: $646,110 / 600 points
Semi-finalist: $343,985 / 360 points
Quarter-finalist: $179,940 / 180 points
Round of 16: $94,575 / 90 points
Round of 32: $54,400 / 45 points
Round of 64: $30,130 / 25 points
Round of 96: $18,200 / 10 points

DOUBLES ($ per team)
Winner: $426,010 / 1,000 points
Finalist: $225,980 / 600 points
Semi-finalist: $120,520 / 360 points
Quarter-finalist: $61,100 / 180 points
Round of 16: $32,630 / 90 points
Round of 32: $17,580 / 45 points

How can I watch the Miami Open presented by Itau?

Watch Live On Tennis TV
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How can I follow the Miami Open presented by Itau?

Hashtag: #MiamiOpen
Facebook:@MiamiOpenTennis
Twitter: @MiamiOpen
Instagram: @miamiopen

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Who won the last edition of the Miami Open presented by Itau in 2021?

Hubert Hurkacz won the 2021 Miami Open presented by Itau singles title with a 7-6(4), 6-4 victory against Jannik Sinner in the championship match (Read & Watch). Nikola Mektic and Mate Pavic lifted the doubles trophy in Miami with a 6-4, 6-4 triumph against Daniel Evans and Neal Skupski in the final (Read More).

Who holds the Miami record for most titles, oldest champion, youngest champion and more?

Most Titles, Singles: Andre Agassi, Novak Djokovic (6)
Most Titles, Doubles: Bob Bryan, Mike Bryan (6)
Oldest Champion: Roger Federer, 37, in 2019
Youngest Champion: Novak Djokovic, 19, in 2007
Highest-Ranked Champion: No. 1 Ivan Lendl in 1986, 1989, Pete Sampras in 1994, Roger Federer in 2005-06, Novak Djokovic in 2012, 2015-16
Lowest-Ranked Champion (since 1985): No. 45 Tim Mayotte in 1985
Most Match Wins: Andre Agassi (61)

View Who Is Playing, Past Champions, Seeds, Points & Prize Money Breakdown

Key Storylines

Can Medvedev Bounce Back? Medvedev will aim to respond from his disappointing third-round exit at Indian Wells when he takes to court in Miami. It will be the fourth time the 26-year-old has competed at the event, with his best result coming last season when he reached the quarter-finals. The four-time Masters 1000 champion is searching for his first title of the year.

Tsitsipas Seeking Second Masters 1000 Trophy: Stefanos Tsitsipas will make his fourth appearance in Miami as he bids to win his second Masters 1000 title, having triumphed in Monte-Carlo last year. The Greek has yet to crack the winning code at a tour-level event in 2022, but he reached the championship match in Rotterdam and the semi-finals at the Australian Open and in Acapulco.

Reigning Champion Hurkacz: Hubert Hurkacz broke new ground in Miami last season when he soared to the title as the World No. 37. The Pole defeated Top 10 stars Tsitsipas and Andrey Rublev en route to the final, before he overcame #NextGenATP Italian Jannik Sinner. The 25-year-old clinched three tour-level titles and cracked the Top 10 in a strong 2021 and will be aiming to regain his best form in Florida.

#NextGenATP Stars: Carlos Alcaraz and Sinner are continuing to make waves on Tour after enjoying breakthrough years in 2021. The 18-year-old Alcaraz became the youngest player to win an ATP 500 event when he triumphed in Rio de Janeiro in February and showcased his talent in Indian Wells, where he dismantled Top 20 countryman Roberto Bautista Agut for the loss of just two games.

Sinner has reached quarter-finals at the Australian Open and the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships this season and won all three of his ATP Cup matches in January.

Canadian Charge: Felix Auger-Aliassime and Denis Shapovalov have impressed this season, with Auger-Aliassime earning his maiden tour-level title in Rotterdam, before he advanced to the final in Marseille the following week. Shapovalov, who helped guide Canada to the ATP Cup title alongside Auger-Aliassime, upset Alexander Zverev en route to the quarter-finals at the Australian Open and enjoyed a run to the last four in Dubai.

Auger-Aliassime and Shapovalov have fond memories in Miami, having both soared to the semi-finals in 2019 when aged just 18 and 19, respectively.

Did You Know?

After 32 years at Crandon Park in Key Biscayne, the Miami Open presented by Itau made its debut at Hard Rock Stadium — home of the NFL’s Miami Dolphins — in 2019. The event was named the ATP Masters 1000 Tournament of the Year in the ATP Awards from 2002-06 and again in 2008.

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