Alcaraz beat Taylor Fritz in straight sets in the Miami Open quarter final.

Source: https://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/23425119.carlos-alcaraz-step-closer-back-to-back-miami-titles/?ref=rss

Alcaraz did not drop a set across six matches in the tournament and his performance in the California desert gives him an added boost of confidence ahead of his Miami Open title defence.

Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/sports/tennis/carlos-alcaraz-routs-daniil-medvedev-in-indian-wells-final-reclaims-no-1-ranking-8507248/

Camila Giorgi hit 14 double-faults, blew a 5-0 lead in the final set and needed four match points before finally pulling out a 7-6 (4), 6-7 (4), 7-6 (4) victory against Kaia Kanepi in the first round of the Miami Open on Tuesday.

Source: https://japantoday.com/category/sports/giorgi-hits-14-double-faults-at-miami-open-hangs-on-to-win

Earlier this month, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis said he would "run a boat from the Bahamas" for Djokovic to compete in the Miami Open tennis tournament.

Source: https://www.ibtimes.co.uk/novak-djokovic-will-miss-miami-open-after-being-denied-entry-us-1714293

Mar 26, 2023; Miami, Florida, US; Dusan Lajovic (SRB) hits a forehand against Carlos Alcaraz (ESP) (not pictured) on day seven of the Miami Open at Hard Rock Stadium.

Source: https://deadspin.com/dusan-lajovic-upsets-jannik-sinner-in-cincinnati-1850746054

Mar 31, 2023; Miami, Florida, US; Jannik Sinner (ITA) hits a backhand against Carlos Alcaraz (ESP) (not pictured) in a men’s singles semifinal on day twelve on the Miami Open at Hard Rock Stadium.

Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/sports/tennis/watch-jannik-sinner-shocks-carlos-alcaraz-in-a-stunning-rally-that-lasted-over-a-minute-8531819/

Novak Djokovic is again set to miss Indian Wells and the Miami Open after United States travel authorities extended the requirement for non-US nationals to be vaccinated.

Source: https://www.expressandstar.com/sport/uk-sports/2023/01/04/novak-djokovic-set-to-miss-indian-wells-and-miami-as-us-extends-vaccine-rules/

Since then he has mostly been playing in the tennis hinterlands, though he did win a match in the main draw of the prestigious Miami Open in March.

Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/29/sports/tennis/french-open-alcaraz-djokovic.html

Sorana Cirstea said she is feeling the best she has in years and is brimming with confidence after stunning world number two Aryna Sabalenka 6-4 6-4 at the Miami Open on Wednesday.

Source: https://www.channelnewsasia.com/sport/cirstea-turns-back-clock-topple-sabalenka-3383911?cid=cna_flip_070214

The men’s singles final is Sunday and pits Jannik Sinner, coming off his semifinal upset of defending Miami Open champion Carlos Alcaraz, against Daniil Medvedev.

Source: https://businessmirror.com.ph/2023/04/02/kvitova-upends-rybakina-for-womens-miami-open-title/

The tennis world reacted with shock after favorites Paula Badosa and Jannik Sinner had to retire during the quarterfinals of the Miami Open.

Source: http://fromthetrenchesworldreport.com/buried-bombshell-tennis-world-rocked-as-fifteen-fully-vaccinated-players-unable-to-finish-miami-open-by-j-d-rucker/312819