Paula Badosa will face Aliaksandra Sasnovich on the second day of the WTA event in Miami. Several other WTA matches are also scheduled. Caty McNally and Sara Bejlek are among those who will be taking to the court.
Badosa Seeks to Avenge Abu Dhabi Loss
Badosa and Sasnovich have faced each other before, with Sasnovich holding a 2-1 head-to-head advantage. Sasnovich overcame Badosa in Abu Dhabi a few weeks ago. Badosa has had a challenging start to 2026, and her repeated fitness issues create uncertainty.
However, Badosa did reach the semifinal of a 125K in Austin last week, which offered some encouragement. The conditions in Miami should suit the Spaniard more than Sasnovich. Badosa is backed to win this time.
McNally to Face Masarova
Caty McNally is also set to play. She faces Masarova. McNally has only managed one main draw victory in her three previous tournaments during the North American swing.
That may give Masarova hope of an upset. However, McNally has variety in abundance, making her the most likely winner against the Swiss player. McNally’s variety should be key.
Bejlek to Play Gibson
Sara Bejlek is scheduled to compete against Gibson. Both young stars have generated attention this season. Bejlek secured the Abu Dhabi Open title, while Gibson was a quarterfinalist in Indian Wells.
This will be just Bejlek’s second match since her run to a maiden WTA title. Gibson has already played twice in qualifying. Against someone as consistent in the rallies as Gibson, that will likely prove decisive.
Other Matches to Watch
Sloane Stephens will face Jennifer Brady. Venus Williams is set to play Francesca Jones. Krueger will play Yastremska.
Yastremska usually performs best against opponents who give her time. Krueger is narrowly favoured, as the American will not give her time. The lively conditions in Miami mean a high number of winners and unforced errors can be expected.
The aggressive styles of Krueger and Yastremska mean neither woman will take a backward step. The match between Gibson and Bejlek could be decisive.