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On the men’s side, the Miami Open is part of the ATP Tour Masters 1000 series, one of the top non-Grand Slam categories on the ATP Tour. On the women’s side, it’s classified as a WTA 1000 tournament, one of the highest tiers on the WTA Tour.
Together, these make it one of the most prestigious combined events outside the four Grand Slam tournaments, attracting nearly all top men’s and women’s players and making it a key part of both tours’ spring hard-court season. It’s part of the “Sunshine Double”, coming right after the Indian Wells Masters — a notable achievement if a player wins both in the same year.

The main draw at the 2026 Miami Open runs from March 18–29.

The 2026 Miami Open is organized by the international tennis governing bodies in partnership with event operators:

• The ATP (Association of Tennis Professionals) and the WTA (Women’s Tennis Association) sanction the tournament on their tours.
• The event itself is run by IMG (a major sports/event management company) under the Miami Open brand, with Itaú as the title sponsor — hence “Presented by Itaú” in the official tournament name.

Venue, Competitors’ Structure, and Prize Pool Overview for the Miami Open Presented By Itaú 2026

The tournament is played at the Hard Rock Stadium, an outdoor venue. This is the same venue used since 2019, with multiple courts, including the main centre court on the stadium grounds.

As for the number of players who will participate, for the main singles draws:

• 96 players in the men’s singles draw
• 96 players in the women’s singles draw

Additionally, there are 32 doubles teams (men’s doubles, women’s doubles, and mixed doubles) in each of the men’s and women’s doubles draws.

Official prize money figures for 2026 haven’t yet been fully published, but based on recent years and WTA previews, the total financial commitment for the event (across both tours) is estimated at approximately $9.4 million USD.

Prize money at the Miami Open is typically distributed among participants at all stages of the tournament, with higher rewards for advancing further. Recent breakdowns from previous editions (e.g., 2025) show winners receiving over $1 million for singles titles, and amounts decreasing by round for runners-up, quarterfinalists, etc.

Participating Players in the Miami Open Presented By Itaú 2026 and Qualification Overview

At this point, we can’t list exact confirmed 2026 Miami Open playing fields because the official main draw lists for the 2026 tournament haven’t been published yet — final entry lists and draws at high-level tennis events like this are typically released about 1–3 days before matches start. However, for major combined events like the Miami Open (Masters 1000 & WTA 1000), the singles fields generally consist of the top ~96 men and top ~96 women ranked at the entry deadline, plus players added under other eligibility rules.

For example, players get into the main singles draw via:

1. Direct acceptance. Based on their world rankings on the entry deadline (usually a few weeks before the tournament). The top ~96 players on the ATP (men) and WTA (women) ranking lists by the deadline enter directly.
2. Wild cards. The tournament organizers can grant wild-card entries to selected players (often promising young stars, local favorites, or returning players).
3. Qualifying tournament. Players who aren’t ranked high enough can compete in a qualifying event held just before the main draw; successful players fill the remaining spots.
4. Lucky losers. If someone withdraws after qualifying but before the tournament starts, the highest-ranked players who lost in qualifying may be slotted in as “lucky losers.”

Structure and Competition Format of the Miami Open Presented By Itaú 2026

The 2026 Miami Open is structured in three main stages (exact daily order of play is released closer to the event):

1. Qualifying tournament

• Dates (expected): March 15–16, 2026
• Smaller draw (usually 48 players per gender)
• Players compete for the final spots in the 96-player main draw.

2. Main draw (singles & doubles)

• Dates (expected): March 18–29, 2026
• This includes all rounds from the round of 96 through the final.

3. Finals weekend

• Women’s final: typically on Saturday (March 28, 2026)
• Men’s final: typically on Sunday (March 29, 2026)

The Miami Open uses a single-elimination (knockout) format, meaning you lose one match and you’re eliminated; win, and you advance to the next round.

If we talk about singles, the number of rounds is as follows:

1. Round of 96
2. Round of 64
3. Round of 32
4. Round of 16
5. Quarterfinals
6. Semifinals
7. Final

The top 32 seeds receive a first-round bye, meaning they begin in the Round of 64.

Favorites in the Miami Open Presented By Itaú 2026, Betting Options, and Where to Watch

Final seeds will be confirmed once the draw is released, but based on rankings and recent hard-court form, these are typical frontrunners.

Men’s singles favorites:

• Jannik Sinner – Elite hard-court consistency and aggressive baseline game.
• Carlos Alcaraz – Explosive all-court player, dangerous in Masters 1000 events.
• Daniil Medvedev – Former Miami champion; thrives in slower hard-court conditions.
• Alexander Zverev – Big serve and improved consistency.
• Holger Rune – High-ceiling performer in big tournaments.

Women’s singles favorites:

• Iga Świątek
• Aryna Sabalenka
• Coco Gauff
• Elena Rybakina
• Jessica Pegula

Hard-court form in Indian Wells often strongly influences Miami odds on top tennis betting sites because the tournaments form the “Sunshine Double.” These are the most common tennis betting markets:

• Match winner (moneyline). Pick the player who wins the match.
• Set betting. Predict the exact set score (e.g., 2–0 or 2–1).
• Total games (over/under). Bet on whether the total games exceed a bookmaker’s line (e.g., 22.5 games).
• Handicap betting. Games handicap (e.g., -3.5 games on the favorite).
• Tournament outright winner. Predict who wins the entire tournament.
• In-play betting. Live betting during matches — popular for momentum shifts.

For major tennis events like Miami, these bookmakers typically offer full ATP/WTA coverage, live markets, and outrights:

• Bet365
• Pinnacle
• 10Bet
• Parimatch
• BetVictor

Broadcast rights vary by region.

United States:

• ESPN
• Tennis Channel

Europe:

• Eurosport
• Local national sports broadcasters

Official streaming:

• ATP Tour TV (for men’s matches)
• WTA streaming platforms
• Official Miami Open website/app (scores & highlights)

Pros and Cons of Betting on the Miami Open Presented By Itaú 2026

Betting on the Miami Open can be attractive because it combines a deep 96-player draw, consistent hard-court conditions, and strong form indicators from Indian Wells. At the same time, the outdoor environment and tight best-of-three format can create volatility.