Alex Eala took to the practice court at the Miami Open despite ongoing rain disruptions. Scheduled for 11 a.m. on Court 24, her session started at noon and lasted about 20 minutes while drizzling. This preparation preceded her second-round match against Laura Siegemund.
The Miami Open faced significant disruptions from relentless rain in its early stages, affecting qualifying rounds with delays and cancellations. On Wednesday, March 18, 2026, Alexandra Eala demonstrated resilience by practicing serves at Court 24. Originally set for 11 a.m., mild showers pushed the start to noon, yet she trained for around 20 minutes amid light drizzle. Eala and her coaches prioritized maintaining rhythm ahead of her upcoming second-round clash with Laura Siegemund on Thursday, March 19. A tweet from ABS-CBN News captured the moment: “Amidst rain delays, Alex Eala still came out to practice her serves for about 20 minutes. It was still drizzling but Alex and her coaches likely felt it was still important to get out there and get some movement before tomorrow’s 2nd round match vs Laura Siegemund.” This echoes Coco Gauff's dedication last year before the US Open, where she practiced serves on a rain-affected day. Broader impacts included the cancellation of most of 37 scheduled matches on Wednesday, with play not starting even by 3 p.m. Stadium Court at Hard Rock Stadium saw no official matches on March 18 due to heavy rainfall, though it remained open for practice. Matches shifted to courts like Grandstand, Butch Buchholz, and others, creating a packed schedule. Top players such as Aryna Sabalenka and Coco Gauff had training disrupted. Former doubles world No. 1 Jamie Murray commented on Sky Sports: “It probably depends on how many match courts they can put in play tomorrow... I think, ideally, they’ll try to get through everything just so that they’re back on track.” More rain was forecast for Thursday, potentially requiring further adjustments as the tournament's early rounds backlog grows.
