Miami Masters Draw Revealed: Alcaraz Faces Fonseca in First Match, Mensik Faces Tough Path to Semifinals!

Just as the Indian Wells Masters wrapped up, the Miami Masters arrives this week. The tournament has now announced the latest draw, let's have a look.

World number one Alcaraz will remain the top seed, his first match will be against the winner of Fonseca versus Marozsan. It appears that, following his opening match against Sinner at Indian Wells, the popular Brazilian newcomer could once again face Alcaraz in Miami.

Other seeded players in the same section include Fritz, Khachanov, Ruud, Korda, Darderi, Lehecka, and Draper. Notable first-round matches also feature former champion Hurkacz taking on Quinn, and Shapovalov battling Van de Zandschulp.

The second quarter is led by Musetti, benefiting from Djokovic's withdrawal to become a top-four seed; other seeded players in this section include de Minaur, Fils, Vacherot, Bublik, Paul, Cobolli, and Etcheverry; Chinese player Zhang Zhizhen will face French veteran Mannarino; Tsitsipas could likely meet fifth seed de Minaur in the second round.

The third quarter is headed by Zverev, who just achieved a breakthrough by reaching the semifinals at the last Masters, but the gap to the top of tennis remains both close and distant. Other seeded players in his section include Shelton, Humbert, Cerundolo, Medvedev, Fognini, Lestienne, and Brandon Nakashima; two one-time Masters winners, Popirin and Cilic, will clash in the first round.

The final quarter is led by the newly crowned Indian Wells Masters champion Sinner, seeded players sharing this section include defending champion Mensik, Tiafoe, Aliassime, Lindknecth, Rublev, Norrie, and Moutet. Additionally, unseeded strong contenders like Machac and Michelsen are also lurking in this section.

Last year's runner-up Djokovic has withdrawn from this Miami event due to injury, his ranking is expected to drop further, while defending champion Mensik also didn't get a favorable draw, he might face Argentine powerhouse Baez in the second round. Even if he advances, the quarterfinal hurdle could likely be former champion Sinner, making it quite difficult to replicate last year's fearless debut performance.

Will Sinner achieve the Sunshine Double? Or will Alcaraz reclaim his territory? Or perhaps a new champion will emerge? Let's eagerly anticipate the exciting action of this event often called the "Fifth Grand Slam"!Source: Tennis Home, Author: Luo Cheng Qiye