Iga Świątek Faces Caroline Garcia in Miami Open Showdown

MIAMI, Fla. — Iga Świątek, the world’s second-ranked tennis player, faces off against France’s Caroline Garcia in the 1/32 finals of the WTA Miami Open today, March 21, 2025, at 5 p.m. EST.

Świątek, who received a first-round bye, is looking to secure her first title of the year against Garcia, who is currently ranked 74th in the WTA standings. Garcia advanced to this stage by defeating Hungary’s Anna Bondar 6-0, 7-6 in her opening match.

The two players have a storied rivalry, with Świątek leading their head-to-head series 5-1. The last encounter was earlier this month at the WTA 1000 in Indian Wells, where Świątek triumphed 6-2, 6-0.

“Every match against Iga is a challenge,” said Garcia in a pre-match interview. “I need to bring my best game to compete with her, especially on hard courts where she excels.”

For Świątek, today’s match is a chance to rebound after a challenging start to her 2025 season. She aims to improve on her semifinal finishes in Qatar and Indian Wells earlier this year.

The match will be broadcast live on Canal+Sport2, with online streaming available through Canal+Online. Live scores and updates can also be followed on Przegląd Sportowy‘s website.

In her previous match, Garcia showed resilience, overcoming challenges in the second set after a dominant first. She had to defend multiple break points before clinching the match in a tiebreak, demonstrating her competitive spirit.

As the match approaches, excitement builds among fans, eager to see if Świątek can maintain her winning streak against Garcia or if the French player will turn the tables on her rival in this critical matchup.