Peyton Stearns Defeats Viktorija Golubic in Miami Open First Round

Peyton Stearns advanced to the second round of the WTA 1000 Miami Open, defeating Viktorija Golubic 7-6 (8/6), 6-4 on March 19, 2026. The match took place at Court 5 in Miami, USA. Sofascore provided live scoring and head-to-head results.

Match Details

Golubic, ranked 84th in the WTA, fought valiantly after qualifying for the tournament. However, Stearns, currently ranked 47th, demonstrated composure and secured the victory. Stearns overcame a break point at 6-5 in the first set tiebreak. She then gained a decisive advantage in the second set, leading 4-1.

Recent Form

Stearns recently won the WTA 250 tournament in Austin, Texas, claiming her second title on the WTA circuit. Flashscore noted Stearns’ strong form heading into the Miami Open. Golubic, a finalist at the WTA 125 event in Oreias, Portugal in February, has faced early exits in recent American hard-court campaigns, including Indian Wells and Austin. LiveScore provided live updates throughout the match.

Head-to-Head Record

Detailed head-to-head statistics between Viktorija Golubic and Peyton Stearns are available on Sofascore.