The Miami Open will go on without South Florida fan favorite Coco Gauff. The third-ranked American was eliminated 6-3, 1-6, 6-2 by No. 23 Caroline Garcia of France late Monday afternoon at Hard Rock Stadium.
Garcia had won their previous two matches in 2022 but had lost seven matches in a row to Top 10 players before Monday.
In the night match at Hard Rock Stadium, top-ranked Carlos Alcaraz, the 2022 Miami Open champion, beat Gael Monfils 6-2, 6-4 in a battle more entertaining than the score indicates. The crowd included soccer star Neymar, Heat star Jimmy Butler and Argentine tennis legend Juan Martin del Potro.
“I love playing here,” Alcaraz said. “It is incredible playing in front of legends of every sport. I try to show great tennis to make them happy, as well. Obviously, I have a relationship with Jimmy Butler. I talked a little bit with Juan Martin and Neymar. It’s great to put on a show in front of them.”
