Miami Open 2026: Women’s Singles & Men’s Doubles Finals — Order of Play
The Miami Open presented by Itaú reaches its crescendo on Saturday, March 28, 2026. Today, the electric atmosphere at Hard Rock Stadium is focused on two monumental finals. As the tournament transition from a 96-player field to the final few, today will crown the Men’s Doubles champions and the Women’s Singles queen.
All eyes are on the potential for history, as the world’s best look to etch their names into the “Fifth Grand Slam” record books.
Stadium Court: The Finals
The Saturday session at the Stadium is the hottest ticket in town, featuring the culmination of two weeks of world-class tennis.
The Men’s Doubles Final
12:30 PM EST – Harri Heliovaara [4] & Henry Patten [4] vs. Andrea Vavassori [7] & Simone Bolelli [7]
The day opens with a high-stakes rematch of the 2025 Australian Open final. The 4th-seeded duo of Heliovaara and Patten have been on a tear in 2026, recently claiming the title in Dubai. They bring a brand of high-energy, aggressive doubles that has captivated the Miami crowd. Across the net, the Italian specialists Vavassori and Bolelli are hunting for revenge. Known for their tactical clay-court roots adapted for the hard courts, the Italians will look to use their synchronicity to dismantle the power of their opponents.
The Women’s Singles Final
Not Before 03:00 PM EST – Aryna Sabalenka [1] vs. Coco Gauff [4]
The main event is a blockbuster “clash of the titans.” World No. 1 and defending champion Aryna Sabalenka is on the verge of a historic “Sunshine Double” after winning Indian Wells earlier this month. She hasn’t dropped a set all tournament, including a dominant semifinal win over Elena Rybakina.
Standing in her way is the local favorite and 2023 US Open champion, Coco Gauff. Gauff, the youngest American finalist here since Serena Williams in 2003, has ridden a wave of home-court support through several three-set marathons. Their head-to-head record is deadlocked at 6-6, making this final the ultimate tiebreaker for one of the sport’s greatest modern rivalries.
Global Start Times: Women’s Singles Final
To help you follow the Sabalenka vs. Gauff showdown (scheduled for 03:00 PM EST / 19:00 UTC), here is a global time zone converter:
| City | Local Time (Saturday, March 28) |
| Miami / New York / Toronto | 03:00 PM (EDT) |
| Los Angeles / Vancouver | 12:00 PM (PDT) |
| Chicago / Mexico City | 02:00 PM (CDT) |
| London / Casablanca | 07:00 PM (GMT) |
| Paris / Madrid / Rome / Berlin | 08:00 PM (CET) |
| Istanbul / Moscow / Riyadh | 10:00 PM (TRT/MSK) |
| Dubai / Abu Dhabi | 11:00 PM (GST) |
| Beijing / Singapore / Hong Kong | 03:00 AM (Sunday, March 29) |
| Tokyo / Seoul | 04:00 AM (Sunday, March 29) |
| Melbourne / Sydney | 06:00 AM (Sunday, March 29) |
| Auckland | 08:00 AM (Sunday, March 29) |
Match Insights and Conditions
- The Surface: The Hard Rock Stadium court has played relatively fast this year, which typically favors Sabalenka’s “first-strike” tennis. However, the high afternoon humidity in Miami can make the balls fluffier and slower over long rallies—a condition that suits Gauff’s elite defensive capabilities.
- The Stakes: A win for Sabalenka would solidify her 75th consecutive week at No. 1. For Gauff, a win would represent her first “home” title in Florida and her third career Grand Slam/WTA 1000 level trophy.
- Fan Tip: The Miami Open campus opens at 11:00 AM. Fans are encouraged to arrive early to catch the Men’s Doubles trophy presentation and enjoy the live music at the Sunset Terrace before the singles final.
What’s Next?
The 2026 Miami Open concludes tomorrow with the Men’s Singles Final and the Women’s Doubles Final.