TV GUIDE: How to watch 2024 Miami Open including SINNER-DIMITROV and RYBAKINA-COLLINS

Miami Open will take place between March 17 and 31 at the Hard Rock Stadium, featuring two weeks of the best ATP and WTA players in the culmination of the 'Sunshine Double.' The U.S. tournament follows immediately after Indian Wells and serves as the final major event before the clay season.

The field is lead by 2023 champion Daniil Medvedev (No. 4), who aims to defend his title against Jannik Sinner (No. 3), currently in top form. Carlos Alcaraz seeks to overcome his inconsistent performance and finish the Sunshine Double strongly, considering he defends the most points in the March Masters 1000 tournaments.

Unlike Indian Wells, Miami Open will witness a couple of significant absences, notably Rafael Nadal who will prepare the exhibition with Alcaraz in Las Vegas at the end of Miami Open. Additionally, 3-times Grand Slam champion Stan Wawrinka has also chosen to skip the tournament and also Novak Djokovic who is the latest casualty.

The most notable absence in the WTA is the defending champion Petra Kvitova, who will miss the rest of the season due to pregnancy. 2023 finalist Elena Rybakina has already proven her proficiency in the Sunshine Double and will be among the favorites, alongside Iga Swiatek, Aryna Sabalenka, and Coco Gauff.

The WTA organization has decided to grant wild cards to Grand Slam champion players. Local and 7-times Grand Slam champion Venus Williams, who also won Indian Wells in 1998, 1999, and 2001, will be part of the lineup. Caroline Wozniacki, a finalist in 2017, and the 2021 US Open champion Emma Raducanu will also feature.