Mirra Andreeva defeated Mccartney Kessler 6–1, 6–7, 6–1 in the first round of the Miami Masters 1000 on hard court, confirming her status as the pre-match favourite with odds of 1.22 to Kessler's 4.15. Andreeva dominated the opening set with a decisive 6–1 victory, though Kessler mounted a competitive response in the second, forcing a tie-break that went the American's way. The Russian recovered composure to seal the match with another commanding 6–1 in the decider, demonstrating the kind of resilience required at this level. The result underscores Andreeva's current form and positioning within the Miami draw.