Pegula advances as Jones retires while Fernandez wins Miami decider

Jessica Pegula advanced to the Miami Open third round when Francesca Jones retired through illness while trailing 6–1, 3–0. The British player received medical attention after the opening set and briefly resumed, but could not complete the second-round match.

Leylah Fernandez defeated Oksana Selekhmeteva 7–6(1), 3–6, 6–1 in two hours twenty-five minutes to become Pegula’s next opponent. The Canadian saved all five break points she faced in the decider, including four during a six-deuce service game for a 3–0 lead.

Fernandez converted both deciding-set break opportunities to secure a much-needed victory after beginning the tournament with a 2–7 season record. Pegula entered their planned meeting with a 17–3 record and quarterfinal appearances at eight consecutive events, highlighting their contrasting recent form.