Sebastian Korda defeated Roberto Bautista Agut 6–7 6–3 6–4 in the first round of the Miami Masters on hard court on 23 March 2024. Korda, the pre-match favourite at odds of 1.30, justified that status despite a competitive opening set that went to a tie-break. After losing the first-set decider, Bautista Agut could not sustain his level, with Korda taking control in the second and third sets to secure a routine victory. The result consolidates Korda's standing as a top player on the hard-court circuit and marks a smooth progression through the opening round of Miami's marquee event.