With a little time to explore the city before his second-round opener at the Miami Open presented by Itau, Marin Cilic paid a visit to the Frost Museum of Science. The tournament's second seed didn't leave disappointed.
"It was fantastic to come to the Frost Museum at Florida International University," Cilic said. "I enjoyed seeing the aquarium; to see the different species, the crocodiles; it was a lot of fun. I wasn't expecting to see something like this and it was a fun field trip to take in downtown Miami."
Cilic will play Pierre-Hugues Herbert for a spot in the third round. The Frenchman defeated American Taylor Fritz, 7-6(4), 6-4 to advance to the second round.
There is a feeling of nostalgia at the Crandon Park Tennis Center this week as the Miami Open presented by Itau stages its 32nd and final tournament in Key Biscayne. For some ATP World Tour stars, the facility evokes memories of formative years at the Orange Bowl, the prestigious junior tournament and the stepping stone to professional tennis. For others, it’s a regular practice haunt and a career-maker or breaker since 1987. “I think the fans make it really, really special,” said Marin Cilic. “It’s a big mix of Latin American fans and here from the United States. It’s also enjoyable being on the practice courts to feel the atmosphere – especially playing in big matches.” Alexander Zverev agrees. “I...
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