Coco Gauff rallies past Alycia Parks to reach Miami Open fourth round at Hard Rock Stadium

A three-set turnaround keeps a leading American in contention in Miami Gardens

Coco Gauff moved into the fourth round of the Miami Open in Miami Gardens after recovering from a one-set deficit to defeat fellow American Alycia Parks. The match ended with Gauff winning 3-6, 6-0, 6-1, sending her into the tournament’s last 16 on the hard courts at Hard Rock Stadium.

The result highlighted a sharp shift in momentum. After Parks claimed the opening set 6-3, Gauff produced a dominant response, conceding only one game across the final two sets. The turnaround was decisive: Gauff controlled the second set from the start and carried that level into the third, closing the match with sustained pressure on return and steadier baseline patterns.

What the scoreline indicates about the match dynamics

A 3-6, 6-0, 6-1 score typically reflects two distinct phases: an early period in which the winner struggles to establish rhythm, followed by a sustained run of games driven by adjustments and a higher conversion rate on key points. In this contest, the progression from a lost first set to a “bagel” second set suggests that Gauff’s tactical recalibration came quickly and was maintained.

For Parks, the opening set provided evidence that her power-based game could disrupt Gauff’s timing. However, once the match moved beyond the first set, Parks was unable to stop Gauff from taking control of extended rallies and repeatedly applying pressure in return games.

• Final score: Gauff def. Parks, 3-6, 6-0, 6-1

• Round: Third round (advancing to the fourth round/round of 16)

• Event site: Hard Rock Stadium complex, Miami Gardens

Context inside the Miami Open women’s draw

Gauff entered the event as a top seed and remains among the highest-ranked players in the women’s field. Her progression into the fourth round strengthens the tournament’s American presence deep into the second week, a notable element for a WTA 1000 event staged in South Florida.

The Miami Open is one of the sport’s premier combined events, featuring top-ranked players from both tours and serving as a major hard-court stop on the calendar. With the fourth round reached, Gauff’s next match will determine whether she advances to the quarterfinals.

The match turned after the first set, with Gauff dropping just one game across the final two sets.

What comes next

With a place in the fourth round secured, Gauff will face a higher level of opposition as the draw narrows. The remaining rounds typically bring more frequent matchups against seeded players and opponents in strong form, increasing the premium on serve stability, return effectiveness, and minimizing mid-match swings.

The Miami Open continues through late March in Miami Gardens.