Miami Open 2026: Auger-Aliassime, Fonseca & More Prepare to Compete | ATP Tour

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Stars Gear Up for Miami Open Following Sinner’s Indian Wells Triumph

March 16, 2026

Felix Auger-Aliassime with wife Nina Ghaibi and their dog, Timmy, in Miami on Monday.

Following Jannik Sinner’s victory at the BNP Paribas Open on Sunday, the world’s top tennis players, including Joao Fonseca and Felix Auger-Aliassime, have arrived in Miami to prepare for the Miami Open presented by Itau.

The main draw action is set to begin on Wednesday.

Player Preparations

Felix Auger-Aliassime is seeded seventh in Miami and will begin his campaign against either Marton Fucsovics or a qualifier.

Felix Auger-Aliassime in Miami on Monday.

Felix Auger-Aliassime in Miami on Monday.

Ahead of his second main-draw appearance in Miami, Joao Fonseca practiced with American Tommy Paul, whom he recently defeated in the third round at Indian Wells. Fonseca will face Carlos Alcaraz, the No. 1 ranked player, in the second round.

Joao Fonseca and Tommy Paul practising on Monday in Miami.

Joao Fonseca and Tommy Paul practising on Monday in Miami.
Joao Fonseca practising in Miami on Monday.
Joao Fonseca practising in Miami on Monday.
Tommy Paul practising on Monday in Miami.
Tommy Paul practising on Monday in Miami.

Fifth seed Alex de Minaur is in the same quarter as fourth seed Lorenzo Musetti. De Minaur will face Stefanos Tsitsipas or a qualifier in the second round.

Alex de Minaur is the fifth seed in Miami.

Alex de Minaur is the fifth seed in Miami.

Sebastian Korda, a quarter-finalist in Miami in 2025, is aiming for another strong showing. He won the Delray Beach title earlier this year.

Sebastian Korda practising on Monday in Miami.

Sebastian Korda practising on Monday in Miami.

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