Overview
- Linette rallied to beat Swiatek 1-6, 7-5, 6-3, overturning a lopsided first set to advance in Miami.
- Swiatek’s defeat ended her multi‑year streak of winning opening matches at WTA events, a hallmark of her consistency since 2021.
- Swiatek said she “stopped doing anything well tactically” and described an unusual drop in level she hasn’t felt in about five years.
- Commentary highlighted on‑court coaching tensions as Wim Fissette urged Swiatek to “change something,” prompting questions about guidance during the collapse.
- Linette credited a better serve and faster hitting for pushing Swiatek back and will face 31st seed Alexandra Eala in the third round.