Fresh off his triumph in Indian Wells, Jannik Sinner is already focused on the second Masters tournament of the season: the Miami Open. The world number two will begin his Miami Open journey on Saturday.

First Round Matchup

Sinner’s initial opponent remains to be determined. He will face either Damir Džumhur (ATP 76) or Ignacio Buse (ATP 63), who earned his place in the main draw through qualifying. Their first-round contest will take place on Thursday evening.

Notably, Sinner has not previously competed against either potential opponent. This presents an intriguing start to his tournament.

Potential Path to the Later Rounds

Sinner has a potentially favorable start as he aims for the Mission Sunshine Double – winning both Indian Wells, and Miami. Opponents like Corentin Moutet, Emilio Nava, or Tomas Machac are projected to await him in subsequent rounds, presenting challenges he is expected to overcome.

A fourth-round encounter with Andrey Rublev or Cameron Norrie could follow. The semifinals could spot matchups against players such as Ben Shelton, Daniil Medvedev, and Alexander Zverev.

Alcaraz and Sinner in the Same Half

Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner are in the same half of the draw, raising the possibility of an early clash between the two top players. Alcaraz could face Joao Fonseca in the second round.

Djokovic’s Withdrawal

Novak Djokovic has withdrawn from the Miami Open due to a right shoulder injury, meaning he will exit the Top 3 rankings ahead of the clay season.