Tennis fans turn their attention to the seaside paradise of Miami for a two-week-long extravaganza. Check out our tennis 2025 Miami Masters betting tips to find out which players are set to shine in the Magic City.
Following closely on the heels of the Indian Wells Open, the 2025 Miami Open begins with the women’s main draw on March 18th and the men’s on the 19th. We’ll see the women’s final on March 29, with the men’s championship match following the next day.
Hard Rock Stadium, home to the Miami Dolphins, will again transform into the venue for the ATP-WTA 1000 Miami Open. The arena has been the tournament’s home since 2019 following the move from Crandon Park in Key Biscayne.
Though it typically holds 65,000 spectators for NFL games, the temporary seating arrangements for the tennis event will reduce that number to 14,000.
| ℹ️ Tournament: | ATP & WTA Tours (Masters 1000), 2025 Miami Open |
| 🎾 Venue: | Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, Florida, USA (hard court) |
| 🗓️ Dates: | Tuesday, March 18 to Sunday, March 30 |
We will get to our Miami Open 2025 predictions soon, but let’s look at the overview of the tournament first. It’s considered the second leg of the “Sunshine Double.” The Miami Open, alongside the recently concluded Indian Wells Open, belongs to this series of premier early-spring tennis tournaments held in the United States.
The Miami Open will feature a 96-player draw, with 32 seeded players receiving first-round byes. The star-studded field features some of the biggest names in the sport. But, there will be some high-profile absentees as well.
Undoubtedly, the biggest absentee is Jannik Sinner. The defending champion is serving a three-month ban after failing drug tests in March 2024. Barbora Krejcikova, the reigning Wimbledon champion, and Marketa Vondrousova, the 2023 Wimbledon winner, are also sidelined due to injuries.
The 2025 Miami Open champions on both the ATP and WTA Tours will earn 1,000 points and a prize of $1,028,300.
The Miami Open has been a fixture in the annual tennis calendar since 1985. Novak Djokovic aims to break Andre Agassi’s record of six Miami Open titles this year. Serena Williams is the most successful player in the WTA section of the competition, with eight titles.
You must also look at court behavior to form realistic Miami Open 2025 predictions. Matches will be played on hard acrylic courts. In the early stages of the competition, players can expect fast ball movement. But the court is expected to go slower as the tournament progresses. The hot and humid climate of Miami will also play a part in this.
The bounce can be high to medium, as you would expect in any other hard court. Players who rely on topspin, such as Iga Swiatek, benefit from the bounce. But flat hitters like Daniil Medvedev and Aryna Sabalenka can still generate significant pace on this surface.
Tennis 2025 betting sites have rolled out the latest odds for the 2025 Miami Open. Here are the top five contenders that will largely influence the 2025 ATP Miami predictions:
Carlos Alcaraz is the top name in the 2025 tennis Miami Open odds. The Spaniard lost in the semi-finals in Indian Wells, but he will look to roar back with a solid campaign in Miami. Alexander Zverev had an even more disappointing Indian Wells open campaign. The 2025 Australian Open runner-up failed to make it past the second round earlier this month. He will look for some East Coast redemption as well.
As mentioned earlier, Djokovic is the joint-most successful ATP star in Miami. So, he will be one of the most common ATP Miami 2025 betting picks. Indian Wells semi-finalists Medvedev and champion Jack Draper round up the top five.
Let’s discuss our 2025 ATP Miami predictions before we move on to the WTA section.
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Alcaraz was handed a surprise defeat in the Indian Wells semi-finals by Draper. The ATP No. 3 had been the favorite to complete the three-peat, but his unexpected exit means he squandered a key opportunity to close in on the No. 1 ranking, especially with Sinner absent.
Alcaraz will now look to make amends in Miami. The Spanish star won here three years ago, beating Casper Ruud in the final. He could not return to the final, but Alcaraz will be confident of ending his drought this time around.
Djokovic has not been at his best, and Sinner will once again be absent from the field. Alcaraz will aim to capitalize on these opportunities and get back to winning ways in Miami.
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With his powerful left-handed game, 13th seed Ben Shelton is a significant dark horse at the 2025 Miami Open. The American also has a history of shining in US tournaments. He clearly loves the support he gets from the stateside crowd.
Shelton’s 2025 season has been impressive, with a 10-5 record to his name. He reached the semi-finals of the Australian Open and the quarter-finals at Indian Wells, falling to eventual champions Sinner and Draper, respectively.
The 22-year-old could be even more dangerous on Miami’s slightly quicker courts. His 150 mph serves can be a major weapon here and if he can refine his return game, we might get to see a surprise title charge from Shelton.
We have also explored the top US mobile betting apps and sportsbooks to see who are the biggest WTA contenders in Miami. Here they are:
Aryna Sabalenka is the safest WTA star to bet on 2025 Miami Masters Open tennis, as per the 2025 tennis Miami Open odds. The Belarusian was also the favorite to lift the title in Indian Wells, but she had to be content with the runner-up trophy. Swiatek, who also had a deep run in Indian Wells, is priced second.
Mirra Andreeva holds the third line of betting, with the Russian teen currently riding a 12-match win streak after taking out the last two WTA 1000s. Can she make it an incredible three in a row?
Coco Gauff has lost three of her last five matches, but she remains one of the top challengers in her home training ground of Miami. Elena Rybakina, who nearly pulled off the Sunshine Double in 2023, is also a player sportsbooks are strongly favoring this year.
Looking for the best WTA Miami 2025 betting picks? We’ve got you covered.
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Only three women in history have achieved the prestigious Sunshine Double. Steffi Graf first proved it was possible in 1994 before repeating the feat in 1996. Kim Clijsters joined the club in 2005, and Swiatek dominated both events in 2022. We believe Mirra Andreeva has the potential to become the fourth member of this exclusive group.
Andreeva became the first player since the legendary Serena Williams to win the Indian Wells title before turning 18. What makes this achievement even more impressive is that the 17-year-old beat WTA No.1 Sabalenka in the final to hit that milestone.
Andreeva is rewriting records at a stunning pace, and if she maintains this form, she could well be celebrating another title in Miami two weeks from now. It’s giving Swiatek in 2022.
Alcaraz and Andreeva get the nod as the potential winners in our Miami Open 2025 predictions. Both have shown great form this year, and the Miami conditions should play to their strengths.
