Alexandra Eala defeated Magda Linette 6–3, 7–6 at the Miami Masters 1000 on hard court in the second round, confirming her status as the pre-match favourite with odds of 1.67 to Linette's 2.15. Eala's composed performance across both sets, particularly her composure in a competitive second-set tiebreak, secured a straight-sets victory that underscores her growing consistency on the WTA circuit. The result marks a solid progression for the Filipino player in one of the tour's premier events, keeping her trajectory intact as she navigates the demanding hard-court season.