Magda Linette def. Iga Swiatek 1-6, 7-5, 6-3 — Miami Open 2026 R64

Match recap

Magda Linette defeated Iga Swiatek 1-6, 7-5, 6-3 in the R64 of the Miami Open 2026.

Magda Linette, ranked No. 50, knocked out third-ranked Iga Swiatek 1-6, 7-5, 6-3, flipping a match she had no business being in after a 6-1 opening set. The difference came on the second delivery: Swiatek won 63% of her second-serve points to Linette's 51%, yet it was Linette who broke when it counted — taking the second set with a break in game 12, then the decider with a break in game 6. Five set points and five match points came and went before she closed it. Alexandra Eala is next.

Match stats

Magda Linette: 5 aces, 59% first serves, 4 double faults. Iga Swiatek: 4 aces, 63% first serves, 4 double faults.

Profiles: Magda Linette · Iga Swiatek — Miami Open 2026

Head-to-head

Magda Linette and Iga Swiatek have met 3 times, with Iga Swiatek leading the head-to-head 2–1.

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