Ethan Quinn fashions himself as a master chef, whipping up a spaghetti bolognese at his home in Boca Raton. On Friday afternoon on Stadium Court in Hard Rock Stadium, the 22-year-old American certainly had the recipe for success in a 6-4, 7-6 (7) victory over former No. 2 Casper Ruud of Norway for his second win over a Top 20 player.

The Canadian flags were flapping in the packed stands on Court 1 Friday morning at the Miami Open as the snowbirds screeched for 18-year-old Victoria Mboko to win her match. No problem for Mboko, who continued the surging teen contingent who are making a tidal-wave-like splash at the Miami Open this week.

For one day only, the Miami Open presented by Itaú brings the spirit of Italy to campus with Italian Heritage Day. Indulge in authentic Italian flavors, soak in the sounds of Italy throughout the grounds, and don’t miss the traditional Parmigiano Reggiano Wheel Cracking Ceremony.

Winning the Miami Open is often a life-changing achievement for young players. Just ask world No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz, who is the youngest Miami Open champion in tournament history, winning his first ATP Masters 1000 title in 2022 at 18.

A few hours before 45-year-old Venus Williams was battling on the Grandstand court at the Miami Open on a beautiful Thursday afternoon, 17-year-old Moise Kouame was making history on an outside court. Sacrebleu! The kid from Paris, who was making his ATP Tour-level debut -- thanks to a wild card -- outlasted Californian qualifier Zachary Svajda 5-7, 6-4, 6-4 to become the youngest male player to win a match in Miami and the youngest to claim an ATP Masters 1000 victory since Spanish legend Rafael Nadal did it in 2003. Kouame also became the first player born in 2009 or later to win an ATP Tour match.

Venus Williams walked out on Grandstand Court decked out in all-white, looking like the bride she was at her five-day wedding last year. However, on this pristine Thursday afternoon, Williams was the bridesmaid. In her record 23rd Miami Open, the 45-year-old Williams lost 7-5, 7-5 to Francesca Jones of Great Britain, who was making her Miami debut.

Iga Swiatek came into the Miami Open with 73 consecutive WTA opening match victories. However, she clearly didn’t come in her standard top form. The six-time Grand Slam champion has dropped to No. 3, after being the year-ending No. 1 or No. 2 in the previous four years. She hasn’t gotten past the quarterfinals in her three tournaments this year.

Four well-established stars on the ATP Tour are flying under the radar at the Miami Open this year.  They’re known as dangerous floaters. Stefanos Tsitsipas, 27, a Top 10 tenant from March 2019 to April 2024 with 12 titles and final appearances in the 2024 Australian Open and the 2021 French Open, has tumbled to No. 51. 

Hispanic Heritage Day comes to life across campus with vibrant flavors, electrifying performances, and special moments around every corner. From authentic Latin cuisine and signature cocktails to live music, dynamic dance showcases, and exclusive giveaways, today’s celebration honors the richness, energy, and diversity of Hispanic culture.

When Amanda Anisimova was a child, her favorite time of year was when the Miami Open came to town. She would go with her family and spend all day running around Crandon Park on Key Biscayne where the tournament was then held, watching practices and her favorite players such as Maria Sharapova, Serena Williams, Caroline Wozniaki, Roger Federer and Victoria Azarenka.