Miami Open presented by Itaú — March 22 Update

Sunday's matches show that age is nothing but a number. Tennis is often called a sport for all ages, and one needs to look no further than Sunday’s Miami Open presented by Itaú schedule for proof.

The night session will feature 17-year-old Mirra Andreeva, who carries a 13-match winning streak into third-round battle against American Amanda Anisimova. Andreeva won’t be the only teen in action, as 19-year-old Alexandra Eala takes on Australian Open winner Madison Keys during the day session.

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On the other side of the age equation is Novak Djokovic, the 37-year-old six-time Miami Open champion whose pursuit of his 100th career title continues Sunday afternoon. Yet, Djokovic will not be the oldest to play Sunday. That honor belongs to 38-year-old Gael Monfils, who will be in action just a few matches after his wife, Elina Svitolina, plays her own third-round match. 

And we've got some madness in men’s draw this year. There may be a Cinderella story waiting to emerge at this year’s Miami Open after six of the Top 15 men’s seeds were dispatched without winning a match. The unseeded players who were among Saturday’s winners include rising stars Joao Fonseca, an 18-year-old Brazilian, and 20-year-old Coleman Wong of Hong Kong. 

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On the women's side, however the seeds are sailing through the tournament. Eight women have advanced to the Round of 16 in the WTA draw, and four of the five seeds who have reached this stage have done so without dropping a set.

It was defending champion Danielle Collins who faced the stiffest challenge, holding off Rebecca Masarova in three sets Saturday. Both No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka and No. 6 Jasmine Paolina advanced Saturday by retirement, while No. 3 Coco Gauff and No. 9 Zheng Qinwen won in straight sets.

What else has been happening on the grounds of the Miami Open this week? David Ensignia Sr., Jacit Gonzalez, DETA coaches and staff brought a group of young tennis players from their academy and camps to the tournament — and they were amped! Florida Tennis got a chance to sit down with the David Ensignia Tennis Academy kids in front of the Tennis Plaza store on-site to get their thoughts on the Miami Open. Check out what they had to say below...

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