Coco Gauff, the reigning US Open champion, suffered a disappointing exit from the Miami Open on Monday, falling to Caroline Garcia in three sets. Garcia, seeded 23rd, displayed impressive form to defeat Gauff 6-3, 1-6, 6-2, marking her second consecutive victory over a Grand Slam champion after ousting Naomi Osaka on Sunday.
Garcia expressed her delight at the triumph, acknowledging the significance of defeating a top-10 opponent like Gauff. She credited her support team for their unwavering positivity and motivation during challenging times.
Meanwhile, Elena Rybakina, the fourth seed, advanced to the quarterfinals with a 6-3, 7-5 victory over Madison Keys. Rybakina will face Maria Sakkari, who received a walkover after Anna Kalinskaya withdrew due to injury.
Victoria Azarenka, a two-time Australian Open winner, also secured a quarterfinal berth with a 7-5, 6-1 win over Katie Boulter. Yulia Putintseva joined the quarterfinalists after defeating Anhalina Kalinina in straight sets.
World No. 1 Iga Swiatek and fifth seed Jessica Pegula were scheduled to play later on Monday.
On the men’s side, Alexander Zverev, the fourth seed, defeated Christopher Eubanks 7-6 (4), 6-3 to reach the third round. Alex de Minaur, seeded ninth, also advanced with a 7-6 (3), 6-4 victory over Jan-Lennard Struff. Top seed Carlos Alcaraz was set to take the court later in the day.
