Following weather-related disruptions early in the tournament, Day 3 of the ATP Miami Masters 1000 is set to deliver a packed schedule, aiming to catch up on lost time. Fans can anticipate a flurry of exciting matchups, featuring a mix of seeded players confronting formidable unseeded challengers, making early upsets a strong possibility.
ATP Miami Day 3 Match Predictions
Alexander Bublik vs Matteo Berrettini
Head-to-head: Berrettini 1-0 Bublik
While Alexander Bublik might currently hold a slight edge in form, Matteo Berrettini has been diligently working to regain his peak performance, showing promising signs of resurgence. Last year’s Miami Open was a highlight for Berrettini, where he reached the quarterfinals and pushed Taylor Fritz to the brink. Given Bublik’s often unpredictable nature, a victory here could provide Berrettini with a crucial boost in momentum.
Prediction: Berrettini in 3
Mariano Navone vs Valentin Vacherot
Head-to-head: first meeting
Mariano Navone enters this match fresh from securing a Challenger title, brimming with confidence. However, Valentin Vacherot has demonstrated capabilities worthy of a much higher ranking, especially after his impressive title run in Shanghai. On a hard court, Vacherot’s more potent weaponry should give him an advantage. Expect a tightly contested battle, but Vacherot is poised to emerge victorious.
Prediction: Vacherot in 3
Arthur Fils vs Darwin Blanch
Head-to-head: first meeting
Arthur Fils has displayed excellent form since returning from injury, reaching the final in Dubai and the quarterfinals in Indian Wells. His only recent losses came against top players, World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz and World No. 4 Alexander Zverev. Fils will be eager to maintain this positive trajectory in Miami, and on paper, his initial draw appears quite favorable.
Prediction: Fils in 2
Stefanos Tsitsipas vs Alex de Minaur
Head-to-head: Tsitsipas 11-1 de Minaur
Despite Alex de Minaur’s superior form currently, the historical head-to-head record between these two players paints a stark picture: this is a matchup de Minaur consistently struggles with, while Tsitsipas thrives. Although the Greek has slipped in the rankings, if there’s any top-tier opponent he can overcome to reignite his season, it’s undoubtedly de Minaur. (Notably, he defeated Daniil Medvedev in Rotterdam, though Medvedev was outside the Top 10 at that point).
Prediction: Tsitsipas in 3
