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Sabalenka leads full top-ten Miami entry list
Alexandra Eala will return to the tournament where she reached a breakthrough semifinal in 2025.
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Defending champion Aryna Sabalenka headed a Miami Open entry list containing the entire world top ten. The tournament was scheduled for 15–29 March at Hard Rock Stadium, with main-draw play beginning on 18 March as the second event of the Sunshine Double.
Iga Swiatek was the other former Miami champion in the announced field. Elena Rybakina and Naomi Osaka entered as previous runners-up, while Alexandra Eala was set to return after reaching the semifinals during her breakthrough 2025 campaign.
Karolina Pliskova and Wang Yafan entered using protected rankings. Oksana Selekhmeteva held the final direct-acceptance position, with Katie Boulter, Anastasia Potapova and Alycia Parks listed as the first three main-draw alternates.
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