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Mar 21, 2017

Miami 2017

Mar 20, 2017

Del Potro, Federer Match-Up Looms In Miami

A week after meeting Novak Djokovic in the third round in Indian Wells, Juan Martin del Potro could face another all-time great early at the Miami Open presented by Itaú, which starts on Wednesday in Key Biscayne. The 29th-seeded del Potro opens with a bye and could meet Dutchman Robin Haase or 18-year-old Swede wild card Mikael Ymer in the second round. In the third round, the Argentine could face BNP Paribas Open champion Roger Federer. Federer, the fourth seed in Miami, leads their FedEx ATP Head2Head rivalry 15-5, but the two haven't played since the round-robin stage of the 2013 ATP Finals. Federer won that three-set battle 7-5 in the third. The Swiss star will be going for his...

Mar 20, 2017

Opelka, Krueger Lead ATP University Miami Graduates

Where can you spend time with your fellow players and learn more about the ATP World Tour? ATP University! Classes again commenced in Miami with 14 players eager to learn more about the ATP World Tour, including giving back, media relations, nutrition, player relations, social media, medical services and personal finance. Outside of their interactive sessions, players also enjoyed delicious dinners and a group trip to a Miami Heat game. At the end of the three days of sessions, the ATP IQ test was won by Mitchell Krueger, who happily took hope the coveted GoPro prize. “I think I’ll remember this for a long time,” said Krueger. “It’s good getting together with everyone. I learned a lot.” “It was great...

Mar 19, 2017

Murray, Djokovic Withdraw From Miami

World No. 1 Andy Murray and World No. 2 Novak Djokovic have withdrawn from the Miami Open presented by Itau because of right elbow injuries. Murray, a two-time Miami champion, made the announcement on Saturday, confirming he will miss the event for the first time since 2005. “Sadly due to a right elbow injury, I won't be playing in Miami,” said Murray in a statement. “Apologies to the fans, it's one of my favourite tournaments. The focus now is on getting ready for the clay season.” Djokovic, a six-time champion at Crandon Park, shared the news on Facebook on Sunday. He last missed the ATP World Tour Masters 1000 tournament in 2005 as well. “My doctor has strongly advised against...

Mar 08, 2017

Watch March Masters On Tennis TV

From a Californian desert paradise across country to the humid Sunshine State, the ATP World Tour is heating up in March. The first two ATP World Tour Masters 1000 events of the season come back-to-back, as the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells kicks proceedings off on Thursday, followed by the Miami Open presented by Itau starting on 22 March. World No. 2 Novak Djokovic is the defending champion for both tournaments and has completed the Sunshine Double the past three years. The Serbian has five titles in the desert and six over at Crandon Park but is under big pressure to perform well again if he wants to keep pace with current No. 1 Andy Murray in the Emirates...