2024 Miami Open presented by Itau Preview

The Miami Open presented by Itau is one of the largest ATP Masters 1000 and WTA 1000 events on the tennis calendar. Held annually in March, the tournament brings together the world’s best men’s and women’s tennis players to compete on the hard courts of the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida.

As a Masters 1000 tournament, the Miami Open is one of the most prestigious events outside of the Grand Slams. It offers 1,000 ranking points to the champions and is a key stop on the road to the ATP and WTA Finals at the end of the year. The tournament has been held in Miami since 1985, moving to its current location at the Hard Rock Stadium in 2019.

With its tropical location and popular reputation, the event routinely attracts star-studded fields of players and large, enthusiastic crowds. It is considered an exciting early highlight of the spring hard court season leading up to the French Open. Past champions include tennis legends such as Roger Federer, Serena Williams, Novak Djokovic, and Venus Williams.

2024 Miami Open presented by Itau – Details

The 2024 Miami Open will be held at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida from March 20-31, 2024.

The stadium is home to the Miami Dolphins NFL team and has a capacity of 65,000. The sprawling multi-purpose complex transforms into a world-class tennis facility each year to host this prestigious ATP Masters 1000 and WTA 1000 event.

Hard Rock Stadium offers an electrifying atmosphere thanks to its large crowds. Fans will be able to see the tennis up close and personal as they walk the grounds. There are also plenty of food stands and live entertainment options to enjoy between matches.

South Florida’s tropical climate creates ideal conditions in late March. Hard Rock Stadium has earned a reputation for exciting tennis under the lights. Players will battle it out on Hard Rock’s distinctive purple courts to lift the trophy.

The world’s best players will soon return to Miami Gardens for a fortnight of tennis at one of the Tour’s most iconic tournament venues.

When?

From Sunday, March 17, to Sunday, March 21

Where can I watch it?

ESPN and Tennis Channel

Betting odds – TOP 5

• Carlos Alcaraz
• Jannik Sinner
• Daniil Medvedev
• Andrey Rublev
• Alexander Zverev

2024 Miami Open presented by Itau – Betting picks

The Miami Open will feature some of the top rising stars and veterans of men’s tennis battling for the title. Competitors to watch closely as potential tournament champions include: Carlos Alcaraz, Jannik Sinner, and Daniil Medvedev.

At just 20 years old, Carlos Alcaraz has quickly risen to stardom and is poised to win yet another ATP Masters 1000 title. The Spanish phenom claimed his first Grand Slam at the 2022 US Open and is comfortably ranked #2 in the world. With his aggressive baseline game and fighting speed, Alcaraz has proven he can beat the best players on tour. After coming up short in the semifinals last year, he will be hungry to make it to Miami.

Italy’s Jannik Sinner, 22, has also made a name for himself as part of the next generation of tennis greats. He fell to Alcaraz in the semifinals at Indian Wells last Saturday 6-1, 3-6, 2-6. Sinner has won 12 ATP titles so far and is #3 in the ATP World Rankings. With his polished all-court game, his motivation to improve, and his results against top competition, he could emerge as the Miami Open champion.

As the defending Miami Open champion and World No. 4, Daniil Medvedev cannot be discounted as a top contender. The 26-year-old Russian has been a model of consistency at the highest level. If Medvedev can regain his best form, his offensive baseline and mental toughness make him a danger to win the Miami title again.

Notable Player Absences

Two of the biggest names in tennis will not participate in the 2024 Miami Open presented by Itau. Novak Djokovic announced earlier this month that he will not be playing in the tournament. This is the second consecutive year Djokovic will be absent from the event. The world number one has won the Miami Open six times but last competed there in 2019.

Rafael Nadal will also not travel to Miami. The Spaniard opts to skip early hard-court tournaments like Indian Wells and Miami as he focuses his efforts on preparing for the clay-court season of the ATP Tour. Nadal’s priority will be to prepare his body to compete on clay courts in a few months. While he has never won the Miami Open, he has been runner-up five times. We will miss his thrilling clashes with Djokovic and Roger Federer in Miami over the years.