Miami Open 2026: Semifinal Showdowns — Full Schedule for Friday, March 27
As the Miami Open presented by Itaú reaches its penultimate stage on Friday, March 27, 2026, the atmosphere at Hard Rock Stadium is nothing short of electric. We have moved past the drama of the quarterfinals into the high-stakes territory of the Semifinals. Today is a day of definitive outcomes: the Men’s Singles finalists will be determined, the Women’s Doubles finalists will be set, and the Wheelchair Tennis champions will be crowned.
With a mix of veteran legends and the “New Gen” of tennis icons, Friday’s schedule is a masterclass in elite athleticism.
Stadium Court: The Battle for the Final
The main arena features four high-profile matches that highlight the tactical depth of doubles and the raw power of the world’s best male singles players.
Afternoon Session: Precision and Breakthroughs
01:00 PM EST – Women’s Doubles Semifinal: Dabrowski/Stefani [3] vs. Siniakova/Townsend [2]
Opening the day is a heavyweight doubles clash. Gabriela Dabrowski and Luisa Stefani, the 3rd seeds, are known for their rock-solid net play and chemistry. They face the explosive pairing of Katerina Siniakova and Taylor Townsend. Siniakova’s legendary defensive skills paired with Townsend’s left-handed variety and power at the net make this a “toss-up” match that could easily go to a match tiebreak.
Not Before 03:00 PM EST – Men’s Semifinal: Jiri Lehecka [21] vs. Arthur Fils [28]
This is the “Cinderella Story” semifinal. Both Lehecka and Fils have defied their seedings to reach the final four in Miami. Jiri Lehecka has used his clean ball-striking to dismantle top-10 opponents this week, while the young Frenchman Arthur Fils has brought a level of physicality and flair that has made him a crowd favorite. One of these men will reach their first-ever Miami Open final today.
Evening Session: The Clash of Titans
Not Before 07:00 PM EST – Men’s Semifinal: Jannik Sinner [2] vs. Alexander Zverev [3]
This is the match the tennis world has been waiting for. The world number two, Jannik Sinner, brings his relentless baseline aggression against the defensive wall of Alexander Zverev. With both players in peak physical condition, expect grueling 20-shot rallies and a battle of serves. The winner will enter Sunday’s final as the presumptive favorite.
Not Before 08:00 PM EST – Women’s Doubles Semifinal: Errani/Paolini [1] vs. Mertens/Zhang [4]
The Italian “Golden Duo” of Sara Errani and Jasmine Paolini have been the most consistent team of the year. Their tactical intelligence will be tested by the 4th seeds, Elise Mertens and Shuai Zhang. Mertens, a multiple-time Grand Slam doubles champion, provides the veteran experience needed to navigate the pressure of a night-session semifinal.
Grandstand: The Men’s Doubles Showdown
The Grandstand becomes a theater for the world’s best doubles specialists as they vie for a spot in the championship match.
- 01:00 PM EST: The top seeds Granollers and Zeballos return to the court. After a grueling quarterfinal, they face the 4th seeds Heliovaara and Patten. The European-South American duo will need to find their rhythm early to counter the aggressive serving of their opponents.
- Followed By: An all-Italian flair hits the court as Bolelli and Vavassori [7] take on the unseeded “giant killers” Sander Arends and John-Patrick Smith. The underdog story of Arends and Smith has been one of the highlights of the tournament, but the Italians’ synchronicity will be hard to break.
Wheelchair Tennis: Championship Day
Friday marks the pinnacle of the Wheelchair competition at Butch Buchholz, where four titles will be decided in what is colloquially known as “Finals Friday.”
The Butch Buchholz Finals
- 01:00 PM – Men’s Final: A clash of icons. World No. 1 Tokito Oda faces his greatest rival, Alfie Hewett. This match represents the absolute peak of the sport—Oda’s speed versus Hewett’s incredible shot-making.
- Followed By – Women’s Final: The legendary Aniek Van Koot [1] looks to add another trophy to her cabinet as she faces the surging Lizzy De Greef.
- Not Before 03:00 PM – Men’s Doubles Final: Hewett and Reid [1] attempt to solidify their status as the greatest pair in history against the second seeds, Caverzaschi and De La Puente.
- 05:00 PM – Women’s Doubles Final: The day concludes with top seeds Bernal and Zhu taking on the formidable team of Chasteu and De Greef. Note that De Greef will be playing this match after “suitable rest” following her singles final.
Tournament Notes & Conditions
With temperatures expected to hover around 27°C (81°F), the humidity will play a factor in the late afternoon matches. For the 3:00 PM Men’s Semifinal, the court speed will be at its fastest, favoring the aggressive groundstrokes of Fils and Lehecka. By the time Sinner and Zverev take the court at 7:00 PM, the air will be cooler, potentially rewarding the more patient, defensive player.