Marin Cilic def. Alexei Popyrin 6-4, 6-4 — Miami Open 2026 R128

Match recap

Marin Cilic defeated Alexei Popyrin 6-4, 6-4 in the R128 of the Miami Open 2026.

Cilic won the second-serve exchange that decided it, taking 53% of those points to Popyrin's 40% (8 of 20). Each set followed the same script — Popyrin broke first, in games 6 and 4, before Cilic broke back immediately and again to close. Snapping a three-match losing run, the Croat takes the H2H to 2-0 and draws Brandon Nakashima next.

Match stats

Marin Cilic: 8 aces, 21 winners, 55% first serves, 3 double faults. Alexei Popyrin: 12 aces, 21 winners, 66% first serves, 2 double faults.

Profiles: Marin Cilic · Alexei Popyrin — Miami Open 2026

Head-to-head

Marin Cilic and Alexei Popyrin have met 2 times, with Marin Cilic leading the head-to-head 2–0.

• Dubai Tennis Championships 2025 R16 — Marin Cilic won 5-7, 6-3, 6-4