Tournament Update: Miami Open Reveals 13 Wildcard Entries Including Venus Williams

The tournament, scheduled from March 15–29 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, has unveiled a diverse mix of seasoned champions and emerging talents. Williams, who first competed in Miami in 1997, continues to add star power to the event, while the inclusion of younger players reflects the organizers’ focus on balancing legacy with future potential.

Venus Williams Returns To Miami
Williams, now 45, remains one of the most iconic figures in tennis. She captured Miami titles in 1998, 1999, and 2001, and was runner-up to Serena Williams in 2022. Her wildcard entry underscores her enduring appeal and contribution to the sport.

Other Wildcard Entries
The women’s draw includes Sloane Stephens, Taylor Townsend, Jennifer Brady, Ashlyn Krueger, Lilli Tagger, Emerson Jones, and Darja Vidmanova. On the men’s side, wildcards were awarded to Martin Damm, Darwin Blanch, Moise Kouame, Wu Yibing, and Rei Sakamoto. Qualifying wildcards feature Erika Andreeva, Reese Brantmeier, Mary Stoiana, Ayla Aksu, Thea Frodin, Monika Ekstrand, Martin Ladaluce, Luis Guto, and Miguel Manas Dhamne.

Key Highlights

• Venus Williams headlines 13 wildcard entries for Miami Open 2026
• Williams making her 23rd appearance, with three past titles
• Sloane Stephens, Jennifer Brady, and Taylor Townsend among notable names
• Rising stars like Krueger, Tagger, Jones, and Vidmanova included
• Men’s wildcards awarded to Damm, Blanch, Kouame, Wu, and Sakamoto
• Tournament runs March 15–29 at Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens

Sources: TennisUpToDate, Tennis365, Tennis Tonic, Olympics