Top-ranked Iga Swiatek and U.S. Open champion Coco Gauff faced early exits at the Miami Open, with Swiatek losing to Ekaterina Alexandrova 6-4, 6-2 and Gauff falling to Caroline Garcia in three sets 6-3, 1-6, 6-2.
In the men's draw, top-seeded Carlos Alcaraz advanced to the round of 16 with a 6-4, 6-2 win over Gael Monfils.
Alexandrova secured her first victory against a top-ranked player and will face Jessica Pegula in the quarterfinals. Swiatek, who had won their previous three encounters, expressed disappointment at her performance against Alexandrova.
Garcia, after defeating Naomi Osaka in the previous round, continued her impressive run by beating Gauff. She highlighted the importance of perseverance and positivity in achieving success.
Other players advancing to the quarterfinals include Elena Rybakina, Maria Sakkari, Victoria Azarenka, Yulia Putintseva, and Jessica Pegula.
Alcaraz is set to face Lorenzo Musetti in the next round, while Alexander Zverev and Alex de Minaur also secured victories in their respective matches.
The Miami Open continues to showcase thrilling matches and unexpected outcomes, keeping fans on the edge of their seats as the tournament progresses.
