In a dramatic series of matches at the Miami Open, World No. 1 Iga Swiatek faced intense competition, first overcoming Linda Noskova in a challenging three-set match, 6-7 (7-9), 6-4, 6-4, before being ousted by 16th ranked Ekaterina Alexandrova. Swiatek, who had previously beaten Noskova in a 'thrilling trilogy' of matches spanning from Melbourne to Indian Wells and now Miami, demonstrated resilience by winning despite hitting 50+ unforced errors in a match for the third time since 2021. However, her journey ended in the round of 16 when Alexandrova employed aggressive tactics to secure a 6-4, 6-2 victory, preventing Swiatek from achieving the Sunshine Double after her victory in Indian Wells.
SWIATEK DEFEATED BY ALEXANDROVA π₯ Disillusionment for the World No.1 who lost in the round of 16 against the 16th 6-4 6-2 Champion in Indian Wells, Iga will not achieve the Sunshine Double for the 2nd time β https://t.co/jADqY3DDu8
Ekaterina Alexandrova was inside the baseline to return the world No. 1s first serve all night long. It worked brilliantly. Much harder to do than Alexandrova made it look but her upset will give ideas to others #swiatek #alexandrova #wta #miamiopen https://t.co/Wk4PeNSW2B
#BREAKING World No.1 Swiatek knocked out of Miami Open by Alexandrova https://t.co/yjpECzctUW
Smack that π Ekaterina Alexandrova up a set AND a break on Swiatek! #MiamiOpen https://t.co/7k3jZEGbn2
First set π Alexandrova Swiatek will have to come back from a set down for the second time in two days! #MiamiOpen https://t.co/1gyCP3Onj5
Swiatek continues her quest π Victor of Linda Noskova 6-7 6-4 6-4, the World Number 1 lost a set for the first time since Dubai before managing to qualify for round of 16 in Miami! https://t.co/qArKScZoD0
Swiatek continues her quest π Victorious over Linda Noskova 6-7 6-4 6-4, the World Number 1 lost a set for the first time since the Australian Open - again against the Czech player - before managing to qualify for round of 16 in Miami! https://t.co/y7z4HdNe3v
From Melbourne to Indian Wells to Miami... @iga_swiatek wins a thrilling trilogy vs. Noskova! #MiamiOpen https://t.co/dYCNodYrWN
Serving for match, down 0-40, No. 1 Iga Swiatek hits 3 clean winners in a row & closes out Linda Noskova who beat her in Australia. 6-7 (7-9), 6-4, 6-4 this time for Swiatek in Miami, despite many unforced errors & struggles aplenty. Won ugly & pretty on same night #getty https://t.co/0yGfS56C2l
3 - Since 2021, it is the third time Iga Swiatek hit 50+ unforced errors in a WTA-1000 match. Swiatek has now won all three matches after wins - Barbora Krejcikova (83, Rome R16 2021) and Karolina Muchova (53, Montreal R16 2023). Battle. #MiamiOpen | @MiamiOpen @WTA @WTA_insider https://t.co/vTyTZjsQJo
No. 1 Iga Swiatek forces a 3d set against youngster Linda Noskova in Miami. Wins the second 6-4 but came perilously close to losing another commanding lead. Far from her best, Swiatek, but pro #tennis is about how you manage on your down days, isn't it? #getty https://t.co/Sx1GEbpiML
No. 1 Iga Swiatek forces a 3d set against youngster Linda Noskova in Miami. Wins the 2d 6-4 but came perilously close to losing another commanding lead. Far from here best, Swiatek, but pro #tennis is about how you manage on your off days, isn't it? #getty https://t.co/v3VP29pqvm
This one is going the distance π πͺ Who will win the Swiatek and Noskova's third meeting of 2024? #MiamiOpen https://t.co/P1e8cEN42Q
Swiatek eventually takes the 2nd set, 6-4. Going 3 vs. Noskova.
Linda Noskova, who beat Iga Swiatek at the Australian Open, takes the first set from her in Miami, 7-6 (7).
Linda Noskova, who upset Swiatek in Australia this year, takes the opening set against her 7-6 (9-7) in R3 of the #MiamiOpen Swiatek blew a 5-2 lead & looks edgy. Missed a forehand winner by centimeters when she had set point in the breaker Winning streak on the line #getty https://t.co/OFVfGsoeYo
Quite a set on Stadium! Linda Noskova comes back from 2-5, saves a set point in the tiebreak and leads world #1 Iga Swiatek 7-6(7)! https://t.co/eaci8Dwbio
Iga vs Linda: The Threequel ποΈ World No.1 Iga Swiatek takes on Linda Noskova for the third time in as many months! #MiamiOpen https://t.co/4hp9SDNeAW
Caro vs Naomi, take three π¬ #MiamiOpen https://t.co/fDMBAKUQMA