Talia Gibson defeated Iva Jovic 6–2, 6–2 at the Miami Masters 1000 on hard court in the first round, delivering an upset against the pre-match favourite. Jovic, who carried odds of 1.47, was unable to mount a sustained challenge against Gibson, who converted her 2.62 outsider status into a dominant straight-sets victory. The decisive scoreline suggests Gibson controlled the match throughout, breaking down Jovic's game with consistent pressure across both sets. This result marks a significant statement from Gibson in Miami's opening round and represents a notable reversal of expectations heading into the contest.