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· March 20, 2026 at 6:30 AM

Swiatek suffers shock defeat as Fonseca sets up Alcaraz clash in Miami

World No 3 Iga Swiatek suffered her first opening defeat in 74 WTA tournaments as she was beaten by world No 50 Magda Linette at the Miami Open on Thursday.
Linette came from a set down to beat the Polish six-time Grand Slam champion 1-6 7-5 6-3 to reach the third round, where she will face Alexandra Eala.

Originally reported by Sky Sports

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