Karolína Muchová defeated Alexandra Eala 6–0, 6–2 in the Miami Masters 1000 round of 16 on hard court on 23 March 2026, confirming her status as the heavy pre-match favourite with odds of 1.24 to Eala's 3.87. Muchová's commanding performance saw her drop just two games across two sets, delivering a dominant display that underscored her superiority in the matchup. The Czech player's clinical execution and control throughout the encounter left Eala with little opportunity to impose her game. The result extends Muchová's strong form at the Miami hard-court event and positions her favourably in the tournament's progression.