Miami Open kicks off at Hard Rock Stadium with world’s top tennis stars

The Miami Open is underway this week, bringing some of the biggest names in tennis to South Florida for one of the sport’s premier events.

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The tournament, now in its 40th year, has been held at Hard Rock Stadium since 2018 after moving from its longtime home in Key Biscayne. The venue offers an expanded layout, featuring multiple courts, fan experiences, and even gondola rides for a unique view of the action.

A stacked field will compete in Miami, with 15 past Grand Slam champions in the men’s and women’s draws. A total of 18 players have already claimed titles this season, ensuring high-level matchups from the opening rounds.

Among the headliners is 21-year-old Coco Gauff, the U.S. Open champion from Delray Beach, who enters the tournament as the No. 3 seed.

Gauff, who won her first major title last year in New York, won’t play until Friday, but she isn’t feeling the pressure of competing so close to home.

“I don’t think it’s pressure,” Gauff said before the tournament. “For me, it’s like regardless if I’m playing here or somewhere else, there’s going to be people supporting me. I’ve always had to play tough players here. It’s a tough tournament.”

Top-ranked men’s players Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz are also set to take the court, along with some of the sport’s biggest stars. Fans will be able to watch matches from multiple viewing areas, including a massive screen near the stadium fountains.

Local 10 sports director Will Manso said the tournament continues to grow in its current location.

“I get asked every year whether I prefer Miami Gardens or Key Biscayne,” Manso said. “A few years ago, I would have said Key Biscayne, but now I love the layout here. The campus is big, and the atmosphere is great.”

Nearly 400,000 fans attended the tournament last year, and organizers expect another strong turnout. The Miami Open runs through March 30.