Shorter as a program, you’re not likely to see that in Miami ^^

The Ukrainian remains an enigma, capable of the very best and the very worst. After her epic run in Australia, she went through a slump before showing a more combative side in Indian Wells, where she beat Zhang Shuai before narrowly losing to Alex Eala. Still committed to all‑out tennis under the guidance of Emmanuel Heussner, she refuses to slow down the pace: it’s all-out aggression on every shot, even if it means piling up unforced errors. Her best result here is a second round.

The tall 1.85m Texan is one of the most interesting risers on the American circuit. She’s coming off a very solid Indian Wells tournament where she took out Magda Linette and Liudmila Samsonova before falling to Elina Svitolina. Since teaming up with Hugo Armando, she has added a dose of patience and consistency to her destructive game. She’s playing at home, and Miami’s fast conditions suit her heavy ball perfectly. She also went out in the second round in 2025.

This matchup pits the solidity of Ashlyn Krueger’s serve against the devastating return game of Dayana Yastremska on a fast surface that rewards aggression. While the American has the edge in terms of serve structure, the Ukrainian has shown superior efficiency in the key moments and a much more refined handling of pressure points in 2026. The value seems to lie with Dayana Yastremska, whose ability to convert break points could tip this matchup that is more balanced than the odds suggest. BUT! Yes, there is a but… Dayana operates in Binary mode and it’s hard to trust her.