Amanda Anisimova beats Ajla Tomljanovic in three-set Miami Open match, their first completed victory

A hard-court test at the Miami Open

Amanda Anisimova advanced at the 2026 Miami Open in Miami Gardens, Florida, after defeating Ajla Tomljanovic in a three-set match that swung repeatedly in momentum. The win marked Anisimova’s first completed tour-level victory over Tomljanovic, ending a matchup that had previously tilted against the American.

The contest unfolded on outdoor hard courts at Hard Rock Stadium, the tournament’s long-time home, during the opening phase of the women’s main draw. Miami is staged as a WTA 1000 event, with the 2026 edition scheduled across March 17–29.

How the match turned into a “seesaw” battle

The match developed into a back-and-forth sequence of holds and breaks as both players tried to impose contrasting patterns: Anisimova’s first-strike baseline pressure and Tomljanovic’s ability to absorb pace and extend rallies. Momentum shifted more than once across the three sets, with neither player able to fully separate until the closing stages.

Anisimova ultimately managed the decisive stretch with cleaner execution in key points, securing the result and moving forward in the draw. For Tomljanovic, the loss extended a stretch of uneven results that has included intermittent runs of form punctuated by early exits.

What the result means for the Miami draw

For Anisimova, the victory added an important match win at a tournament that carries particular significance given her personal ties to South Florida. Born in New Jersey, she moved to the Miami area as a child and has frequently described the Miami Open as a formative part of her early tennis memories.

Beyond the local angle, the result also reinforced Anisimova’s position among the tournament’s seeded players in 2026. Entering Miami, she was listed among the top seeds and has been competing with the expectations that come with a higher ranking and deeper placement in major events over the past year.

Recent context for both players

• Anisimova arrived in Miami with a recent record of high-profile performances on the WTA Tour, including a rise into the top tier of the rankings during the last 12 months.

• Tomljanovic, a veteran presence on tour, has worked to rebuild consistency after an extended period affected by injuries and limited match play, mixing notable wins with early-round defeats.

The result placed Anisimova into the next round and concluded a head-to-head milestone: her first completed win over Tomljanovic.

With the Miami Open’s compressed schedule and fast-playing conditions, Anisimova’s next match will further indicate whether she can translate this survival-style victory into a steadier run through the middle rounds, where the event’s top seeds typically begin to collide.