Miami Open Draw Revealed: Draper Eyes Quarterfinal Showdown Against Alcaraz

The Miami Open, the second consecutive WTA and ATP 1000 event, is set to commence, with the world's top tennis players vying to claim the 'Sunshine Double'. The tournament will take place at the iconic Hard Rock Stadium, where Jakub Mensik and Aryna Sabalenka will defend their titles. Sabalenka recently overcame her Indian Wells challenges, defeating Elena Rybakina to secure her 23rd career title. If she successfully defends her title in Florida, she will achieve the 'Sunshine Double', a feat only four women have accomplished: Steffi Graf, Kim Clijsters, Victoria Azarenka, and Iga Swiatek. Martina Navratilova, the first Miami Open winner in 1985, attributes the difficulty of this achievement to the demanding fields and the need to adjust to varying weather conditions and courts. Jannik Sinner, who recently won his first title of the year in Indian Wells, is on track to complete the double. British No 1 Emma Raducanu has withdrawn from the tournament due to illness, while British No 3 Katie Boulter has advanced to the second round. Jack Draper will lead the British charge in the men's competition, potentially facing Casper Ruud and world No 1 Carlos Alcaraz in the quarterfinals. The tournament will be streamed live on Sky Sports, with the day sessions starting at 4pm UK time and night sessions at midnight UK time.