Stéfanos Tsitsipás defeated Arthur Fery 6–1, 7–6 in the first round of the Miami Masters on hard court, confirming his status as pre-match favourite with odds of 1.37 to Fery's 3.02. The Greek player dominated the opening set before facing stiffer resistance in the second, where Fery forced a tie-break but ultimately fell short. Tsitsipás's commanding performance, particularly his control of the first set, underscores his comfort on the Miami hard courts and suggests he remains a serious contender at the Masters 1000 level as the season progresses.