Caroline Garcia defeated Coco Gauff 6–3, 1–6, 6–2 in the Miami Masters 1000 round of 16 on hard court on 25 March 2024, causing a significant upset as the pre-match odds favoured Gauff at 1.26 to Garcia's 4.36. Garcia's victory was built on a commanding first set and a dominant third set, though Gauff responded emphatically in the second to level the match. The French player's ability to reassert control in the decider proved decisive in securing her passage to the quarter-finals. The result marks a notable reversal of fortunes for the seeded American and highlights Garcia's capacity to compete at the highest level on hard courts.