Top seeds Carlos Alcaraz and Iga Swiatek won in straight sets at the Miami Open on Saturday as their home country suffered a series of early exits. Spaniard Alcaraz had it too much for his compatriot Roberto Cabares Baena, who won 6-2 6-1 in 85 minutes. Swiatek was more dominant at WTA events, beating Italy’s Camila Giorgi 6-2 6-1 as rain affected major events including Friday’s postponed match.

Alcaraz looks to complete a “sunshine double” after winning in Indian Wells last week, with the two-time Grand Slam winner looking in formidable form.

The 20-year-old was on top from the start, powerful from the baseline but also willing to go to the net after firing a 10-1 winner in the first set.

He saved all three break points against his 64th-ranked opponent, who sometimes asked tough questions but usually received firm responses.

Alcaraz is on an 11-match winning streak against Spain but will face the winner of France’s Gael Monfils or Australia’s Jordan Thompson in the third round.

Australian Open champion Yannick Sinner of Italy, ranked third in the world, got off to a confident start with a 6-3, 6-4 win over compatriot and qualifier Andrea Vavassori in Miami.

The progress of defending champion Daniil Medvedev was also evident, as he defeated Hungary’s Marton Fucsovic 6-4 6-2 to advance to the third round.

But it’s a rough day for American men.

Taylor Fritz lost in straight sets to Brazilian qualifier Thiago Seyboth Wild, knocking out three of the four highest-ranked American players.

World No. 76 Seibos Wilder wore the bright yellow jersey of Brazil and was enthusiastically supported by his compatriots on the pitch, hitting some impressive winners and gorgeous shots to end the game. Defeated Brazil 6-3, 6-4. No. 12 seed Fritz.

“I had a really good fight today, I barely missed a beat,” Seibers Wilder said after the win.

Fritz left early shortly after Francis Tiafoe crashed out with another lower-ranked Australian, Christopher O’Connell.

O’Connell defeated No. 21 seed Tiafoe 7-5, 7-6 (7/5) after starting the match after a three-hour rain delay.

Tommy Paul had to withdraw from his match against fellow American and wild card pick Martin Damm with an ankle injury. Paul won the first set 6-4 and gave up the second set after falling behind 1-2.

Greek 10th seed Stefanos Tsitsipas also rushed for the exit of Hard Rock Stadium after being beaten by 126th-ranked Denis Shapovalov of Canada.

The 24-year-old Shapovalov ended an eight-game losing streak against top-20 players and won back-to-back Masters 1000 events for the first time since Cincinnati in 2022.

Two-time Miami champion Andy Murray of Britain defeated Thomas Martin Echeverry 7-6 (7/0) 6-3 to advance to the third round.

Murray, who has indicated he may retire later this year, celebrated passionately after the win, his first against a top-50 opponent since August.

Swiatek Comfort

Swiatek needed just 67 minutes to defeat Italy’s Camila Giorgi 6-1 6-1, with the Pole pleased with her progress.

“I feel very confident and I just wanted to see how I would feel on the surface. It’s all very comfortable, so I’m happy,” she said.

Japan’s Noami Osaka continued her increasingly impressive form with a 6-2 7-6 (7/5) win over No. 17 Elina Svitonlina ), this match is a battle between two female players returning to the tour after giving birth.

Sixth seed Ons Jabr upset 21-year-old Russian player Elena Avanesyan, ranked 65th in the world, winning 6-1 4-6 6-3.

The Americans continued to struggle in the women’s competition, with Sloane Stephens losing to Romania’s Sorana Cirstea, who won 6-2, 6-1.

However, when Jessica Pegula fell behind 6-4, 4-1 in the second set, her opponent Zhu Lin retired due to illness and advanced to the third round.

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