Casper Ruud defeated Miomir Kecmanovic 3–6, 6–4, 6–4 in the first round of the Miami Masters on hard court. Ruud, the pre-match favourite at 1.74 odds, recovered from dropping the opening set to dominate the final two frames and secure a straight-sets victory in all but the first set. Kecmanovic, at 2.2 odds, failed to maintain the intensity that earned him the first set, allowing Ruud to impose control and advance without facing significant resistance thereafter. The Norwegian's comeback from a set down demonstrates his ability to adjust mid-match and maintain composure against a capable opponent. Ruud's progression sets up a second-round encounter and continues his campaign at one of the ATP's most prestigious Masters 1000 events.