With Learner Tien leading the wild card entrants, Andy Murray continuing his coaching partnership with Novak Djokovic, and Petra Kvitova making her long-awaited return, there’s no shortage of intriguing storylines heading into the event.
Tien Headlines Wild Cards as #NextGenATP Star
Teen sensation Learner Tien has been making waves in 2025, climbing to a career-high No. 68 in the PIF ATP Rankings. After an impressive fourth-round run at the Australian Open, where he stunned Daniil Medvedev, and a Top 5 victory over Alexander Zverev in Acapulco, the 19-year-old American will make his main-draw debut in Miami as a wild card.
He’s joined by a talented group of fellow wild cards, including:
- Christopher Eubanks (USA): A former World No. 29 who previously reached the Miami quarter-finals in 2023.
- Eliot Spizzirri (USA): A former college star making his Masters 1000 debut.
- Wu Yibing (CHN): Returning for his first ATP event since October 2024.
- Federico Cina (ITA): The 17-year-old Italian prodigy making his tour-level debut.
From Rivals to Allies: Murray & Djokovic’s Surprising Partnership
In one of the biggest coaching shake-ups in recent tennis history, Andy Murray and Novak Djokovic’s partnership will continue in the U.S., with Murray set to coach Djokovic at Indian Wells and the Miami Open.
Following a successful trial at the Australian Open, where Djokovic reached the final, the former rivals are now working together as Djokovic pushes for a record-breaking 25th Grand Slam title. Can Murray’s tactical brilliance help Djokovic stay ahead of the next generation?
Petra Kvitova’s Comeback: Can the Two-Time Wimbledon Champion Shine Again?
The Miami Open will also mark a major milestone in the return of two-time Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova, who has been awarded a wild card into the main draw. The Czech star missed the entire 2024 season after giving birth to her son and is now looking to regain the form that made her one of the sport’s most dominant players.
Kvitova has fond memories of Miami—she lifted the title in her last appearance at the event. Now, she joins a stacked women’s field, featuring both former champions and rising stars, as she embarks on her journey back to the top.
With young talents breaking through, legendary players returning, and an unexpected coaching alliance making waves, the Miami Open 2025 promises to be one of the most exciting tournaments of the season. Stay tuned as new rivalries emerge, former champions chase glory, and the sport’s biggest names battle for the title in Miami.