Ashlyn Krueger defeated Elena Rybakina 6–4, 2–6, 6–4 in the first round of the Miami Masters 1000 on hard court. The result represented a significant upset, as Rybakina entered as the heavy favourite at 1.29 odds, while Krueger was priced at 3.95. After losing the second set, Krueger recovered to claim the opening and decisive third sets, demonstrating composure under pressure against one of the tour's top players. The American's victory over the seeded Russian marks a notable scalp at the Miami event and suggests strong form heading into the tournament's later stages.