Talia Gibson Upsets Naomi Osaka at Miami Open, Gauff Advances
The Miami Open witnessed a series of compelling matches on Friday, March 22, 2026, as players battled for a place in the later rounds. In a notable upset, Australian qualifier Talia Gibson defeated former world number one Naomi Osaka 7-5, 6-4. Meanwhile, Coco Gauff overcame a slow start to secure a victory, and other players advanced in both the women’s and men’s draws.
Gibson Stuns Osaka in Second Round
Talia Gibson continued her impressive run at the Miami Open, eliminating Naomi Osaka in straight sets. The match highlighted the challenges Osaka faces as she balances her return to the WTA Tour with the demands of motherhood. Osaka, who resumed her career in January 2024 after a 15-month absence following the birth of her daughter in July 2023, expressed the difficulty of prioritizing her tennis ambitions alongside her family life.
“I perceive like this also is a dilemma for me,” Osaka stated. “For me, my daughter is very important, and I wish to be a mom. I want to be the best mom I can, but sometimes I feel like I know what I have to do to become a really decent player, and it’s very difficult. Because for me, I want to win titles and I want to be the best player I can, but if I have to sacrifice having a lot of time with my daughter, I’d rather not do it.”
Gibson will next face an 18-year-old opponent as she progresses through the tournament. Match highlights are available online.
Gauff Battles Back for Victory
Coco Gauff demonstrated resilience, recovering from a first-set loss to defeat Alycia Parks 3-6, 6-0, 6-1 in the third round. The victory propels Gauff into the next stage of the competition.
Other Notable Results
In other women’s matches, Amanda Anisimova defeated Yuliia Starodubtseva 6-4, 6-2, and Victoria Mboko earned a 6-1, 7-5 victory over Anastasia Zakharova.
Men’s Draw Highlights
On the men’s side, Jannik Sinner, the world number two, achieved a comfortable win over Damir Dzumhur with a score of 6-3, 6-3. Alexander Zverev also secured a victory against wildcard Martin Damm, winning 6-2, 6-4. Zverev will now face Marin Cilic, who won against Brandon Nakashima 2-6, 6-4, 7-6 (9-7).
A surprise result saw home favorite Ben Shelton defeated by Alexander Shevchenko, who claimed a 6-7 (3-7), 7-6 (7-3), 6-3 win against the world number nine.
Looking Ahead
The Miami Open continues to deliver exciting matchups as players vie for championship contention. With several top players advancing and unexpected upsets occurring, the tournament promises further compelling action in the coming days. Full results and updates are available from Sportstar.