Taylor Townsend and Lulu Sun to Meet in Miami Open First Round
MIAMI, FL – Taylor Townsend and Lulu Sun will face off in the first round of the 2026 Miami Open presented by Itau. The match is scheduled for March 20, 2026.
Player Profiles
Taylor Townsend
Representing the United States, Taylor Townsend was born on April 16, 1996, and is currently 29 years old. She weighs 77 kg (170 lbs).
Lulu Sun
Lulu Sun, representing New Zealand, was born on April 14, 2001, making her 24 years old.
Recent Form and Match Details
Townsend is the favorite in this match, according to BetMGM Sportsbook. Based on the implied probability from the moneyline, Sun has a 62.3% chance to win.
In the past 12 months, Sun has a 14-10 record on hard courts, winning 76.2% of her service games and 28.8% of her return games. She has converted 39.1% of her break-point chances. She was recently defeated by Diane Parry on March 3, 2026, in the Qualification Round 2 of the BNP Paribas Open.
Townsend has a 21-9 record on hard courts over the last year, winning 74.3% of her service games and 35.1% of her return games. She has converted 43.0% of break points. She lost to Marta Kostyuk on March 7, 2026, in the Round of 64 of the BNP Paribas Open.
Tournament Information
The match will take place at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, United States, as part of the WTA series. The total prize money for the tournament is $9,415,725. Aryna Sabalenka was the previous winner.
FAQ
- When is the match scheduled?
- March 20, 2026.
- Where will the match be played?
- Hard Rock Stadium, Miami, United States.
- Who is favored to win?
- Taylor Townsend is the favorite.
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