Carillon Miami Wellness Resort, a world-class beachfront boutique hotel and luxury spa in Miami Beach, announced the appointment of Patrick Fernandes as Executive Managing Director and member of the Board of Managers. Mr. Fernandes will work closely with the leadership at the resort to further enhance the world-class wellness and luxury destination. Mr. Fernandes has more than 20 years of hospitality experience across a number of leading brands and brings a proven track record of creativity and innovation in delivering five-star service. Most recently, Mr. Fernandes served as Hotel Manager of Faena Hotel Miami Beach and was instrumental in helping it become the first independent hotel to achieve a Forbes Five Star rating in its inaugural year, as well as being named a Leading Hotel of the World and #1 Hotel in the USA by Condé Nast. Earlier in his career, Mr. Fernandes held various roles across the hospitality industry, serving as Director of Training and Quality at The Setai, a luxury hotel in South Beach; Senior Consultant at F&G Hospitality Consulting, a premiere hospitality consulting firm; and General Manager at InterContinental Hotels Group, a British multinational hospitality company. "Carillon Miami has established itself as a leading wellness resort, offering an unmatched guest and resident experience," said Mr. Fernandes. "I am eager to help capture Carillon Miami's significant potential as we continue transforming the property and further enhance our luxury amenities, wellness and spa offerings and commitment to the highest-quality service." For more information, please visit www.carillonhotel.com.

Shipt, the same-day delivery marketplace, is adding additional Shipt Shoppers in the Miami metro area to serve customers during a time of increased demand as the COVID-19 situation evolves. Shipt provides home delivery from local retailers offering groceries, household essentials and medications safely and conveniently. "At Shipt, we're committed to providing a safe experience for our customers and Shipt Shoppers, and I'm proud of the important role shoppers have played in helping our communities access food, essentials, and medications without leaving their homes," said Kelly Caruso, CEO of Shipt. "Bringing additional shoppers onto the Shipt platform will allow us to meet the increased demand for the communities we serve." Shipt is recruiting for shoppers in the Miami metro area. With customer and shopper safety of the utmost priority, Shipt will ensure the latest CDC guidelines and recommendations are embedded in new and existing Shipt Shopper resources, giving shoppers access to the knowledge they need to deliver safely and efficiently. Given the current environment, Shipt is enabling "social distancing" by encouraging shoppers to complete deliveries by dropping orders at the door, avoiding physical contact. Shoppers must be at least 18 years old, have reliable transportation and a current driver's license. To apply, visit Shipt.com/shopper and select "Apply Now." For more info on Shipt and current service availability, visit Shipt.com. Image courtesy of Shipt

Novak Djokovic made a significant ATP World Tour history back in 2016 by winning the title for the 6th time. Novak took the title home with a 6-3, 6-3 victory over Kei Nishikori at the Tennis Center at Crandon Park in Key Biscayne, Florida. Video by Miami Living Magazine

To purchase tickets, go to www.MiamiOpen.com or call 305-943-6736. Miami Open presented by Itaú results - MARCH 20, 2019 Men's Singles - First Round F. Delbonis (ARG) d P. Gojowczyk (GER) 64 62 [PR] J. Tipsarevic (SRB) d B. Klahn (USA) 63 63 G. Andreozzi (ARG) d M. Kukushkin (KAZ) 76(3) 64 H. Hurkacz (POL) d M. Berrettini (ITA) 64 63 M. Zverev (GER) d [WC] N. Kuhn (ESP) 46 75 22 Retired R. Carballes Baena (ESP) d D. Kudla (USA) 61 62 Mens Qualifying Singles - Second Round Qualifying - [1] R. Albot (MDA) d M. Krueger (USA) 63 75 Qualifying - [2] F. Auger-Aliassime (CAN) d [17] P. Lorenzi (ITA) 76(1) 62 Qualifying - [3] [WC] R. Opelka (USA) d [19] M. Granollers (ESP) 63 76(4) Qualifying - [18] L. Sonego (ITA) d [4] M. McDonald (USA) 75 64 Qualifying - [7] P. Cuevas (URU) d [22] [WC] J. Tsonga (FRA) 64 64 Qualifying - [23] T. Monteiro (BRA) d [9] L. Harris (RSA) 76(5) 76(2) Qualifying - [10] C. Ruud (NOR) d [24] E. Donskoy (RUS) 67(2) 62 62 Qualifying - [12] P. Gunneswaran (IND) d [WC] J. Clarke (GBR) 64 64 Qualifying - A. Bublik (KAZ) d [13] D. Evans (GBR) 64 64 Qualifying - L. Lacko (SVK) d [14] D. Istomin (UZB) walkover Qualifying - [15] A. Rublev (RUS) d B. Fratangelo (USA) 64 64 Qualifying - [WC] M. Ymer (SWE) d N. Rubin (USA) 64 57 62 Women's Singles - First Round A. Anisimova (USA) d A. Petkovic (GER) 64 63 M. Sakkari (GRE) d [WC] O. Danilovic (SRB) 16 63 64 S. Sorribes Tormo (ESP) d A. Krunic (SRB) 63 46 60 V. Azarenka (BLR) d D. Cibulkova (SVK) 62 36 64 M. Rybarikova (SVK) d [WC] N. Vikhlyantseva (RUS) 16 75 76(4) D. Yastremska (UKR) d E. Alexandrova (RUS) 63 62 S. Stosur (AUS) d E. Rodina (RUS) 64 62 [WC] Xiy. Wang (CHN) d M. Puig (PUR) 63 61 Y. Putintseva (KAZ) d K. Flipkens (BEL) 46 64 75 K. Siniakova (CZE) d S. Zheng (CHN) 63 61 P. Parmentier (FRA) d M. Gasparyan (RUS) 46 61 76(4) M. Vondrousova (CZE) d B. Strycova (CZE) 63 62 Women's Qualifying Singles - Second Round Qualifying - [3] D. Jakupovic (SLO) d [17] M. Brengle (USA) 60 63 Qualifying - [4] V. Golubic (SUI) d [18] M. Barthel (GER) 75 75 Qualifying - [7] K. Kanepi (EST) d [23] T. Babos (HUN) 63 64 Qualifying - [10] T. Townsend (USA) d [WC] B. Haddad Maia (BRA) 61 64 Qualifying - Y. Wickmayer (BEL) d [11] Kr. Pliskova (CZE) 63 63 Qualifying - L. Siegemund (GER) d [12] P. Hercog (SLO) 36 62 62 Qualifying - N. Hibino (JPN) d [13] M. Linette (POL) 64 60 Qualifying - [14] J. Pegula (USA) d A. Rus (NED) 63 60 Qualifying - M. Doi (JPN) d [20] M. Minella (LUX) 36 75 64 Qualifying - S. Vickery (USA) d I. Swiatek (POL) 76(2) 64 Qualifying - K. Muchova (CZE) d M. Bouzkova (CZE) 64 63 Qualifying - M. Niculescu (ROU) d K. Kozlova (UKR) 62 64 ORDER OF PLAY - THURSDAY, MARCH 21, 2019 STADIUM start 12:00 noon WTA - [Q] D. Jakupovic (SLO) vs V. Williams (USA) ATP - [WC] C. Eubanks (USA) vs D. Dzumhur (BIH) Not Before 4:00 pm WTA - [3] P. Kvitova (CZE) vs M. Sakkari (GRE) Not Before 7:30 pm WTA - S. Stosur (AUS) vs [17] M. Keys (USA) Not Before 9:00 pm ATP - S. Querrey (USA) vs [WC] D. Ferrer (ESP) GRANDSTAND start 12:00 noon ATP - T. Sandgren (USA) vs [Q] A. Bublik (KAZ) Not Before 2:00 pm WTA - Y. Wang (CHN) vs K. Mladenovic (FRA) ATP - F. Lopez (ESP) vs B. Paire (FRA) Not Before 5:00 pm WTA - [19] C. Garcia (FRA) vs V. Azarenka (BLR) Not Before 7:00 pm ATP - E. Gulbis (LAT) vs [WC] M. Kecmanovic (SRB) COURT 1 start 11:00 am ATP - C. Norrie (GBR) vs J. Thompson (AUS) Not Before 12:30 pm WTA - S. Zhang (CHN) vs P. Martic (CRO) 02 ATP - M. Marterer (GER) vs T. Fritz (USA) ATP - J. Sousa (POR) vs [WC] C. Tseng (TPE) ATP - [Q] R. Opelka (USA) vs J. Struff (GER) WTA - [WC] Xiy. Wang (CHN) vs [7] K. Bertens (NED) BUTCH BUCHHOLZ start 11:00 am ATP - L. Mayer (ARG) vs [Q] M. Ymer (SWE) Not Before 12:30 pm ATP - T. Fabbiano (ITA) vs I. Ivashka (BLR) 46 30 WTA - I. Begu (ROU) vs B. Andreescu (CAN) 00 WTA - O. Jabeur (TUN) vs A. Van Uytvanck (BEL) 00 WTA - J. Konta (GBR) vs [Q] J. Pegula (USA) WTA - S. Sorribes Tormo (ESP) vs [26] D. Vekic (CRO) COURT 6 start 11:00 am ATP - R. Haase (NED) vs [Q] L. Lacko (SVK) WTA - [WC] W. Osuigwe (USA) vs [WC] M. Osaka (JPN) WTA - A. Tomljanovic (AUS) vs A. Friedsam (GER) 46 00 ATP - [Q] R. Albot (MDA) vs M. Ebden (AUS) WTA - [Q] K. Muchova (CZE) vs [Q] N. Hibino (JPN) ATP - P. Herbert (FRA) vs F. Krajinovic (SRB) ATP - P. Andujar (ESP) vs I. Karlovic (CRO) COURT 8 start 11:00 am WTA - [Q] K. Kanepi (EST) vs A. Riske (USA) ATP - D. Lajovic (SRB) vs [Q] P. Cuevas (URU) WTA - V. Lapko (BLR) vs A. Cornet (FRA) 57 76(7) 10 WTA - [Q] V. Golubic (SUI) vs A. Sasnovich (BLR) ATP - [LL] D. Evans (GBR) vs M. Jaziri (TUN) WTA - [12] A. Barty (AUS) vs D. Yastremska (UKR) ATP - [LL] M. McDonald (USA) vs U. Humbert (FRA) COURT 9 start 11:00 am WTA - [Q] S. Vickery (USA) vs [Q] Y. Wickmayer (BEL) WTA - [Q] T. Townsend (USA) vs J. Larsson (SWE) WTA - R. Peterson (SWE) vs [Q] L. Siegemund (GER) WTA - [Q] M. Niculescu (ROU) vs T. Zidansek (SLO) WTA - M. Rybarikova (SVK) vs [15] J. Goerges (GER) ATP - A. Mannarino (FRA) vs A. Bedene (SLO) COURT 2 start 11:00 am WTA - [WC] Xin. Wang (CHN) vs [Q] M. Doi (JPN) ATP - M. Klizan (SVK) vs [Q] L. Sonego (ITA) ATP - [Q] F. Auger-Aliassime (CAN) vs [Q] C. Ruud (NOR) ATP - J. Munar (ESP) vs [Q] P. Gunneswaran (IND) COURT 3 start 1:00 pm ATP - J. Chardy (FRA) vs N. Jarry (CHI) 00 ATP - [Q] A. Rublev (RUS) vs T. Daniel (JPN) ATP - A. Zverev (GER) / M. Zverev (GER) vs M. Gonzalez (ARG) / H. Zeballos (ARG) WTA - B. Bencic (SUI) / D. Kasatkina (RUS) vs [4] N. Melichar (USA) / K. Peschke(CZE) COURT 5 start 11:00 am ATP - K. Khachanov (RUS) / D. Medvedev (RUS) vs W. Koolhof (NED) / S. Tsitsipas(GRE) ATP - S. Johnson (USA) / D. Thiem (AUT) vs [7] M. Granollers (ESP) / N. Mektic (CRO) Not Before 1:00 pm ATP - M. Copil (ROU) vs A. Ramos-Vinolas (ESP) ATP - B. Tomic (AUS) vs [Q] T. Monteiro (BRA) COURT 7 start 11:00 am WTA - E. Mertens (BEL) / A. Sabalenka (BLR) vs D. Collins (USA) / J. Ostapenko (LAT) WTA - [WC] C. Gauff (USA) vs [WC] C. Mcnally (USA) WTA - V. Kuzmova (SVK) vs D. Gavrilova (AUS) WTA - A. Schmiedlova (SVK) vs T. Maria (GER)

For the fifth consecutive year, LACOSTE is returning as the official apparel and footwear sponsor of The Miami Open presented by Itaú (March 18 – March 31). LACOSTE will celebrate the tournament both on and off the courts, releasing a co-branded Miami Open collection in addition to exciting activations throughout Miami. LACOSTE will be offering a complementary customization experience both onsite at Hard Rock Stadium and in the LACOSTE boutique at Aventura Mall where visitors will be able to select from a variety of Miami Open exclusive patches and monogramming options to personalize their favorite LACOSTE polo, shirt or sweatshirt purchase. The co-branded collection ranges from $40 to $155 and is available at LACOSTE.com.

Miami Open Unites deployed around the city of Miami for its inaugural day of service.  Players from the ATP and WTA gave back to the community in an amazing way. Nick Kyrigos, Stefanos Tsitsipas, Marin Cilic, Nicolas Jarry, Diego Schwartzman, Petra Knitova and Kei Nishikori shared their stories of overcoming adversity with youth from Hollywood Park Elementary. Grigor Dimitrov, David Ferrer, Borna Coric, Garbiñe Muguruza and Anett Kontaveit went to Miami Rescue Mission to feed the homeless, while Bob and Mike Bryan, along with Aryana Sabalenka brightened the day of children at Baptist Children’s Hospital by delivering toys and spending time with the kids. Dominic Thiem, Miomir Kecmanovic, Guido Pella, Elise Mertens, Julia Goerges and Kiki Bertens painted a home of an elderly Miami Gardens’ resident alongside volunteers with Rebuilding Together. The rain could not stop the work at Health in the Hood. Tournament director James Blake presented the organization with a check on behalf of the ATP and WTA; and the day ended with a rescue dog finding a new home. 2018 Miami Open finalist Alexander Zverev adopted “Pop,” after cuddling the pup at the Humane Society of Greater Miami.Visiting the shelter with Zverev was defending Miami Open champion John Isner, Danielle Collins, Jelena Ostapenko, Ashleigh Barty and Belinda Bencic. Humane Society Baptist Children’s Hospital Feed the Homeless Health in the Hood MSD Unicef Rebuilding Together In addition, ATP Charities and WTA Charities each donated $1500 to Health in the Hood. “Miami and the South Florida community have supported us for 35 years, and we believe giving back is an important responsibility,” said James Blake, Miami Open Tournament Director. “I am proud to represent a tournament that continually strives to make a positive impact, and we look forward to making a positive impact on thousands of people through Miami Open Unites.” Many of the world’s best players will be participating including Ashleigh Barty, Belinda Bencic, Kiki Bertens, Bob Bryan, Mike Bryan, Marin Cilic, Danielle Collins, Borna Coric, GrigorDimitrov, David Ferrer, Julie Goerges, John Isner, Nicolas Jarry, Miomir Kecmanovic, AnettKontaveit, Petra Kvitova, Nick Kyrgios, Elise Mertens, Garbiñe Muguruza, Kei Nishikori,Jelena Ostapenko, Guido Pella, Aryna Sabalenka, Diego Schwartzman, Dominic Thiem,Stefanos Tsitsipas, and Alexander Zverev. Miami Open Unites partnered with the following organizations in 2019: - UNICEF has helped save more children’s lives than any other humanitarian organization. ATP and WTA players and members of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School’s boys and girls tennis teams took part in UNICEF’s Kid Power program at Hard Rock Stadium.  The event included a discussions between the children and players regarding overcoming adversity and becoming a positive force in the community. For more information on UNICEF, go to www.unicefusa.org/. - Health in the Hood is creating healthy communities by building vegetable gardens and teaching wellness in some of Miami’s neediest neighborhoods. Due to inclement weather tournament players were not able to visit Health in Hood’s oldest community garden in Liberty City. But due to the generosity of the ATP and WTA the tournament was able to present the organization with a check for $3000. For more information on Health in the Hood, go to www.healthinthehood.org/. - Rebuilding Together offers assistance to Miami-Dade County’s senior citizens, veterans, and the disabled by repairing and rebuilding their housing. Miami Open Unites provided volunteers to help rehabilitate the home of Miss Barbara Mae in Miami Gardens. Players provided help with replacing flooring and painting. For more information on Rebuild Together, go to https://rebuildingtogether.org/. - Miami Rescue Mission provides food, shelter, and programs to the homeless of South Florida. Players served lunch to those living at the shelter. For more information on the Miami Rescue Mission, go to www.miamirescuemission.com/. - Humane Society of Greater Miami cares for the lost and forgotten animals of South Florida.  Miami Open Unites and tour players visited the Humane Society spent time with the animals. ATP World No. 3 Alexander Zverev left the animal shelter with a new puppy. For more information the Humane Society of Greater Miami, go tohttp://www.humanesocietymiami.org/. - Baptist Children’s Hospital and Miami Cancer Institute is South Florida’s premier children’s hospital. Players visited with patients and staff, handed out toys, posed for pictures and signed autographs. For more information, go tohttps://baptisthealth.net/.

The Miami Open presented by Itaú ribbon cutting ceremony on stadium court featured tennis superstars Roger Federer, Serena Williams, Novak Djokovic and Naomi Osaka, along with tournament director James Blake, Miami Dolphins owner Stephen Ross, Endeavor president Mark Shapiro, vice chair, president & CEO, Hard Rock Stadium Tom Garfinkel; and Endeavor CEO Ari Emanuel. Photo Credit: GETTY IMAGES Group Photo (left to right): James Blake (Tournament Director, Miami Open), Ari Emanuel (CEO, Endeavor), Mark Shapiro (President, Endeavor), Naomi Osaka, Novak Djokovic, Serena Williams, Roger Federer, Stephen Ross (Owner, Miami Dolphins & Hard Rock Stadium), Tom Garfinkel (Vice Chairman, President and CEO, Miami Dolphins & Hard Rock Stadium)

To purchase tickets, go to www.MiamiOpen.com or call 305-943-6736. It has been confirmed that the Novak Djokovic vs. Federico Delbonismatch will be played during the Sunday, March 24 day session (Session 11). Miami Open presented by Itaú results - MARCH 22, 2019 Men's Singles - Second Round [1] N. Djokovic (SRB) d B. Tomic (AUS) 76(2) 62 H. Hurkacz (POL) d [3] D. Thiem (AUT) 64 64 D. Lajovic (SRB) d [5] K. Nishikori (JPN) 26 62 63 [7] J. Isner (USA) d [Q] L. Sonego (ITA) 76(2) 76(7) [11] B. Coric (CRO) d R. Carballes Baena (ESP) 76(7) 06 62 [12] M. Raonic (CAN) d M. Marterer (GER) walkover [15] F. Fognini (ITA) d G. Andreozzi (ARG) 57 64 64 [17] N. Basilashvili (GEO) d M. Zverev (GER) 63 62 [19] K. Edmund (GBR) d I. Ivashka (BLR) 63 62 [22] R. Bautista Agut (ESP) d [PR] J. Tipsarevic (SRB) 76(3) 64 J. Chardy (FRA) d [23] G. Simon (FRA) 64 62 A. Ramos-Vinolas (ESP) d [25] L. Pouille (FRA) 46 64 63 [27] N. Kyrgios (AUS) d [Q] A. Bublik (KAZ) 75 63 [Q] F. Auger-Aliassime (CAN) d [29] M. Fucsovics (HUN) 64 46 60 F. Delbonis (ARG) d [32] J. Millman (AUS) 75 36 76(2) R. Haase (NED) d [LL] L. Harris (RSA) 36 63 64 Men's Doubles - First Round [2] J. Murray (GBR) / B. Soares (BRA) d [WC] M. McDonald (USA) / R. Opelka (USA) 75 76(1) R. Albot (MDA) / N. Basilashvili (GEO) d B. McLachlan (JPN) / N. Skupski (GBR) 62 64 J. Isner (USA) / S. Querrey (USA) d [WC] M. Demoliner (BRA) / M. Kecmanovic (SRB) 63 64 Women's Singles - Second Round [1] N. Osaka (JPN) d [Q] Y. Wickmayer (BEL) 60 67(3) 61 [2] S. Halep (ROU) d [Q] T. Townsend (USA) 61 63 [4] S. Stephens (USA) d O. Jabeur (TUN) 62 63 [5] Ka. Pliskova (CZE) d P. Martic (CRO) 63 64 [8] A. Kerber (GER) d [Q] K. Muchova (CZE) 36 63 63 A. Tomljanovic (AUS) d [9] A. Sabalenka (BLR) 63 64 [10] S. Williams (USA) d R. Peterson (SWE) 63 16 61 [11] A. Sevastova (LAT) d K. Siniakova (CZE) 62 06 64 [13] C. Wozniacki (DEN) d A. Sasnovich (BLR) 64 64 [14] D. Kasatkina (RUS) d [WC] C. Gauff (USA) 63 62 [16] E. Mertens (BEL) d P. Parmentier (FRA) 62 75 [18] Q. Wang (CHN) d J. Konta (GBR) 64 60 [Q] M. Niculescu (ROU) d [20] G. Muguruza (ESP) 76(0) 46 62 [21] A. Kontaveit (EST) d A. Anisimova (USA) 63 16 64 M. Vondrousova (CZE) d [22] J. Ostapenko (LAT) 75 61 Y. Putintseva (KAZ) d [23] B. Bencic (SUI) 63 75 V. Williams (USA) d [24] C. Suárez Navarro (ESP) 76(4) 61 [27] S. Hsieh (TPE) d A. Riske (USA) 62 75 T. Maria (GER) d [29] C. Giorgi (ITA) 63 64 V. Kuzmova (SVK) d [31] A. Pavlyuchenkova (RUS) 67(5) 64 75 B. Andreescu (CAN) d [32] S. Kenin (USA) 63 63 P. Hercog (SLO) d [Q] M. Doi (JPN) 76(4) 64 Women's Doubles - First Round [6] S. Stosur (AUS) / S. Zhang (CHN) d R. Atawo (USA) / K. Srebotnik (SLO) 63 36 10-4 L. Arruabarrena (ESP) / H. Watson (GBR) d [7] A. Klepac (SLO) / M. Martinez Sanchez (ESP) 62 75 A. Krunic (SRB) / A. Panova (RUS) d [WC] L. Davis (USA) / C. Mchale (USA) 62 62 D. Jurak (CRO) / R. Olaru (ROU) d D. Krawczyk (USA) / S. Santamaria (USA) 36 63 10-3 S. Aoyama (JPN) / L. Marozava (BLR) d M. Kato (JPN) / M. Ninomiya (JPN) 63 64 ORDER OF PLAY - SATURDAY, MARCH 23, 2019 STADIUM start 12:00 noon ATP - [30] S. Wawrinka (SUI) vs F. Krajinovic (SRB) WTA - [1] N. Osaka (JPN) vs [27] S. Hsieh (TPE) Not Before 4:00 pm ATP - [Q] R. Albot (MDA) vs [4] R. Federer (SUI) Not Before 8:00 pm ATP - [WC] D. Ferrer (ESP) vs [2] A. Zverev (GER) Not Before 9:30 pm WTA - B. Andreescu (CAN) vs [8] A. Kerber (GER) GRANDSTAND start 12:00 noon WTA - [3] P. Kvitova (CZE) vs [26] D. Vekic (CRO) ATP - [24] G. Dimitrov (BUL) vs F. Lopez (ESP) WTA - [Q] M. Niculescu (ROU) vs [13] C. Wozniacki (DEN) ATP - [8] S. Tsitsipas (GRE) vs [LL] M. McDonald (USA) Not Before 7:00 pm WTA - A. Tomljanovic (AUS) vs [21] A. Kontaveit (EST) COURT 1 start 11:00 am ATP - [20] D. Shapovalov (CAN) vs [LL] D. Evans (GBR) ATP - [6] K. Anderson (RSA) vs J. Munar (ESP) ATP - [Q] A. Rublev (RUS) vs [9] M. Cilic (CRO) WTA - V. Kuzmova (SVK) vs [7] K. Bertens (NED) ATP - [28] F. Tiafoe (USA) vs [WC] M. Kecmanovic (SRB) After Suitable Rest - [3] S. Hsieh (TPE) / B. Strycova (CZE) vs K. Christian (USA) / A. Muhammad (USA) BUTCH BUCHHOLZ start 11:00 am WTA - [19] C. Garcia (FRA) vs [15] J. Goerges (GER) ATP - J. Thompson (AUS) vs [10] K. Khachanov (RUS) WTA - [12] A. Barty (AUS) vs S. Stosur (AUS) Not Before 4:00 pm ATP - [Q] R. Opelka (USA) vs [21] D. Schwartzman (ARG) ATP - [3] B. Bryan (USA) / M. Bryan (USA) vs M. Fucsovics (HUN) / R. Jebavy (CZE) COURT 6 start 11:00 am ATP - J. Sousa (POR) vs [31] S. Johnson (USA) ATP - [13] D. Medvedev (RUS) vs A. Mannarino (FRA) After Suitable Rest - J. Goerges (GER) / S. Halep (ROU) vs [2] T. Babos (HUN) / K. Mladenovic (FRA) WTA - [8] H. Chan (TPE) / L. Chan (TPE) vs I. Begu (ROU) / M. Buzarnescu (ROU) WTA - After suitable rest - [1] B. Krejcikova (CZE) / K. Siniakova (CZE) vs [WC] V. Azarenka (BLR) / A. Barty (AUS) COURT 8 start 11:00 am ATP - L. Mayer (ARG) vs [26] G. Pella (ARG) ATP - P. Andujar (ESP) vs [18] D. Goffin (BEL) ATP - [8] H. Kontinen (FIN) / J. Peers (AUS) vs R. Ram (USA) / J. Salisbury (GBR) After Suitable Rest - G. Pella (ARG) / J. Sousa (POR) vs [WC] T. Fritz (USA) / N. Kyrgios (AUS) After Suitable Rest - A. Groenefeld (GER) / L. Hradecka (CZE) vs M. Niculescu (ROU) / A. Spears (USA) COURT 9 start 11:00 am ATP - J. Rojer (NED) / H. Tecau (ROU) vs [5] O. Marach (AUT) / M. Pavic (CRO) ATP - [14] M. Cecchinato (ITA) vs D. Dzumhur (BIH) ATP - R. Haase (NED) / D. Inglot (GBR) vs [4] J. Cabal (COL) / R. Farah (COL) WTA - A. Pavlyuchenkova (RUS) / A. Sevastova (LAT) vs V. Kudermetova (RUS) / D. Schuurs (NED) After Suitable Rest - [1] L. Kubot (POL) / M. Melo (BRA) vs M. Cecchinato (ITA) / A. Molteni (ARG) COURT 2 start 11:00 am WTA - L. Kichenok (UKR) / N. Kichenok (UKR) vs [WC] A. Anisimova (USA) / A. Riske (USA) ATP - J. Chardy (FRA) / G. Simon (FRA) vs N. Jarry (CHI) / F. Skugor (CRO) WTA - D. Jakupovic (SLO) / I. Khromacheva (RUS) vs [5] G. Dabrowski (CAN) / Y. Xu (CHN) After Suitable Rest - R. Bopanna (IND) / D. Shapovalov (CAN) vs A. Krajicek (USA) / A. Sitak (NZL) WTA - A. Rosolska (POL) / Z. Yang (CHN) vs K. Flipkens (BEL) / J. Larsson (SWE)

Eight-time Miami Open champion Serena Williams has been forced to withdraw from the 2019 tournament due to a left knee injury. With the withdrawal, the tournament’s No. 18 seed Qiang Wang of China advances to the fourth round. “I am disappointed to withdraw from the Miami Open due to a left knee injury,” said Serena Williams. “It was an amazing experience to play at the Hard Rock Stadium this year and would like to thank the Miami Open for putting on an amazing event. I hope to be back next year to play at this one-of-a-kind tournament in front of the incredible fans here in Miami.”

Q. You and Dasha played so many tough matches in the past. What was the key? What did you take from the past matches into today? VENUS WILLIAMS: I think in a lot of the matches we played before, she was just on top of her game, couldn't miss. I think today I was just able to control the points. Got a few more errors. I'm always at my best when I'm playing aggressive. Just got to execute that today. Q. You broke her serve every time today. VENUS WILLIAMS: Yeah. Q. Did you get a good sense of her serve? VENUS WILLIAMS: Honestly, I didn't realize that until after the match looking at the stats. I've never had a match before like that in my life. There's always a time for a first. I'm returning really well. If I'm getting a look at the serve, it's going well for me. So I want to return that well tomorrow, too. Q. She hit the ball between her legs at some point in the first set. Do you like that kind of game style? VENUS WILLIAMS: It was fun. Honestly, it was great. I think the crowd loved it. I loved it. I can't do that. She's got something in her game that I don't have. It was fun to see. Q. What were you thinking about in some of the moments where you were smiling? VENUS WILLIAMS: I never smile on the court. This week I've smiled a lot. I think there's just a lot to smile for. That's all I can say, yup. Q. Can you compare the two venues for better or worse? VENUS WILLIAMS: Well, I think there's a little bit of different crowd here. It's great actually. The atmosphere out there on grandstand, something I've never played in before. The first time I played out there, I was like, I think I hear the feet stomping. I was like, That's a thing. I never really played in front of a crowd like that. It's just great. I'm not sure exactly what to call it, but it's just an unbelievably enthusiastic sort of fan base that has come out. Q. Seems like in the last few weeks you're having more fun on the tennis court. Does that seem to be the case? VENUS WILLIAMS: Well, I'm always having fun. I just have never smiled this much on the court. Even some points I lose... I don't know. I don't know. We'll see if I do that tomorrow. I don't know. Q. You play Simona next. Thoughts on her as an opponent, what you make of her evolution as a player? VENUS WILLIAMS: She always plays flawless tennis against me, so I have to be ready for that. Every match is a different match, opportunity to play better and to learn. I know each point will be an opportunity for me to play better and learn. That's how I look at it. I'm looking forward to tomorrow. Q. Serena is a pretty big Golden Girls fan. Is that a show you watch or one that you've gone back to over the years? VENUS WILLIAMS: The whole family has seen every episode of the Golden Girls. Q. Do you have a favorite? VENUS WILLIAMS: It's too tough, yeah. I'll have to think about that. We know every episode. It's hard to choose. It's just hard to choose. Q. A favorite character, girl? VENUS WILLIAMS: I'm definitely Dorothy. I can say that I'm a Dorothy. Favorite character? They're all incredible, to be honest.

Australia's Ashleigh Barty captured the prestigious Miami Open title presented by Itaú by defeating Czech Karolina Pliskova 7-6 (7/1), 6-3 . The 22-year-old used a variety of shot making to claim her fourth career WTA singles title. With the Miami Open win, Ashleigh became the first Australian woman since 2013 to reach the top 10 in the world ranking. Barty, who took the $1.3 million winning check had the opportunity to share her emotions after the match: Q. Congratulations. 2019 Miami Open champion. Describe how you're feeling. Has it sunk in? What's it mean to you? ASHLEIGH BARTY: Yeah, it's been an amazing fortnight of tennis. It really has. I think it's pretty cool to have played such a good match today, obviously in a big situation and a big match. Certainly proud of myself and happy the way that my team and I have been able to get through these two weeks. Q. Talk me through the match. Broken early, you broke back, first-set tiebreak. Played a nearly flawless breaker. You looked confident and composed in the big-pressure moments in the second set. ASHLEIGH BARTY: Yeah, it was going to be a match of small opportunities. I think I was able to claw my way back into the first set and take an opportunity when I got it in the tiebreak. I think it was important for me to try and get that first set. I think that first set today was going to be massive. I was able to get a bit of a roll on in the second early and keep the foot down. Q. Now into the top 10. You're the first Australian to win the women's singles at the Miami Open. You must be pretty excited about your future. ASHLEIGH BARTY: Yeah, it's just been an amazing fortnight. It really has. We keep putting ourselves in these positions, and I keep giving myself the opportunity to continue to grow as a person and as a player, and I think that's the most exciting thing. Q. Does this kind of bring your experience in the game kind of full circle, given the break you took and all that? If so, can you talk about that, kind of that journey from when you came back to this moment, kind of? ASHLEIGH BARTY: Yeah, it feels like it's a long time ago now since I took the break and since I came back. It's been a few years now, but I certainly feel like I'm a very different person. I feel like I'm a more complete player, I'm a better player. I have been able to put myself into more high-pressure situations and in bigger matches. So it's been, you know, a helluva couple years since my comeback. I can't really complain at all. Q. Is this validation for you, a tournament of this level? Or had you always expected this? ASHLEIGH BARTY: Oh, zero -- I mean, there were zero expectations. I think all it is is it's an opportunity for me to continue to try and get better every day and to enjoy the journey that we're on. It's been a beautiful two or three years since I have been coming back into the sport. I have been certainly able to grab my opportunities with both hands. I have had some heartbreaking losses but also some pretty amazing moments, too. Q. You're the 33rd tournament champion this year in 33 events, men's and women's. What's that say about the state of the two tours, you think? ASHLEIGH BARTY: It's amazing, isn't it? I think particularly on the women's side, I think the level has evened out a lot, and the depth has grown over the last few years. I think anyone in the draw has a legitimate chance of winning the tournament. I think you have to continue to put yourself in those situations and try and make the most of it. I think the margins are getting smaller and smaller, particularly in the women's game. Q. For us ugly Americans who know next to nothing about cricket, what can you tell me about any similarities between what you had to do today and what was involved at the professional level of cricket as far as the challenges and the abilities required? ASHLEIGH BARTY: Zero (smiling). Q. Well, that was my hunch, but I wasn't sure. But obviously you're very good at both. How is that? ASHLEIGH BARTY: Oh, I think I was, you know, an average cricketer and I'm becoming a better tennis player. No, it was certainly an enjoyable time in my life. It was a time that I think I found myself a little bit more as a person and I met an amazing group of girls and a new circle of friends, I suppose. But I think tennis was always my calling. Q. I was wondering how your doubles success translates into your singles career, which has obviously gone on a trajectory maybe since the US Open and before that maybe? ASHLEIGH BARTY: I think ever since I was lucky enough to step on the court with Casey, my singles career has gone in an upwards direction. She taught me so much on the doubles court, and then also about life in the tour in general. I think the experiences that I had with her certainly put me in good stead. And then being able to continue on in the last couple of years with Demi and CoCo at times, Vika here, it's always really enjoyable for me when I get out on the doubles court. I love it. I try and get out there at every opportunity that I can. Q. I'm just wondering, the time that you were away, how much more did it make you appreciate tennis? Did you think about it while you were away? When you came back, did you have a new appreciation for the sport? ASHLEIGH BARTY: I think I had a new perspective. Obviously I'm very appreciative of what I have and the people that give their time and their energy towards me and trying to help me become the very best that I can be. I'm extremely grateful for those that are around me and very lucky to have such a genuine group of people. I think the time that I was away, I certainly, you know, grew to love the sport more, having not been involved in it. Q. Congrats on the win. You're going to end up having your first WTA top 10 ranking after this win, for sure. Are you going to use this win as motivation moving into the clay court season? And how does this push you personally better? ASHLEIGH BARTY: It's just been, you know, an amazing two weeks. It really has. I feel like we have jumped over a few hurdles this week. We have been able to, you know, make the most of some situations that I put myself in. I think that's the beauty of this sport is that there is always another opportunity to become a better player, to try and make the most of what you can. That's what we have been able to do over this last fortnight, to beat some really quality players. And to back it up each day is probably the most pleasing. Q. What do you think technically you have improved the most over the last year or two, things you can do now you couldn't do before maybe under pressure? Second, just a mental challenge of becoming a champion at this level, it often seems like you're a humble person. Has it been hard to believe you belong among the divas, if there are any divas out here? ASHLEIGH BARTY: That's an interesting question (smiling). I think first and foremost I feel like my game has become more well-rounded. I feel like I'm more exposed to pressure situations and am learning how to deal with it and how to enjoy it more. I think, you know, when I can go out there and play my brand of tennis, that's when it becomes most exciting and most enjoyable for me. I'm being able to do that more and more often. And I think the best thing is I do feel like, you know, I belong on this tour. I feel like when I play my best, I'm good enough to match it with the very best in the world. I just need to keep giving myself the opportunity to challenge myself and play against the best in the world. You know, some days it will go in your favor and some days it won't. I think the challenge and the beauty is to just keep going and putting one foot in front of the other and enjoying the journey. Q. Congratulations. Players of your generation, maybe one year younger than you, but Naomi and Ostapenko recently they have won big titles. So of course you have gone through totally different path, but did you see their successes as inspirational? ASHLEIGH BARTY: Oh, I think obviously when you see girls having success, it motivates you. I think, for me, I have had a very unique journey. I think every tennis player that walks on the court has had a different journey and different experiences. You know, I think, for me, it's been very much a personal development and a development of my game over the last two or three years to put me in this position. Yes, I saw those results, but I don't think I needed any extra motivation than what I had and what my team is able to give me. Q. Congratulations. As a fellow Australian, very nice to watch you play the last fortnight. I know you'll head home. That's my understanding now. All the singles success you're achieving, but to win a Fed Cup would be massive. I know that's the next focus. It's in your hometown, Brisbane. Australia's building a really good team. You've had a taste of Belarus playing with Vika, against Sabalenka yesterday. What would that mean to add to your singles success for Australia to have some real Fed Cup success? ASHLEIGH BARTY: Yeah, I think, for me, Fed Cups are the most special weeks of the year. A fortnight like this is truly amazing, but Fed Cup has a different feel about it. I think the way that Alicia, our captain, has been able to create a culture of a desire and need to play for your country has been amazing. And I'm very fortunate to have girls, you know, like Casey in particular who really taught us how, what it is to play with Australia and really appreciate it. I think those opportunities don't come around often. We only get to do it two or three weeks a year. So when we do it, particularly in Australia in home ties, we want the crowd behind us. We want to do as best we can and let every Australian know that win, lose, or draw, we are out there giving our all and playing for the green and gold. Q. Speaking of Vika, you haven't played a ton with her, but she's a player who has had some great singles success, particularly here, winning it twice. Have you learned anything maybe playing with her that's helped in the last couple of weeks for you? ASHLEIGH BARTY: I think the beauty of Vika and I is that we instantly gelled together. We really did. I think our games complement each other well on the doubles well. We have only played the two tournaments together, but I think we've had success instantly. She's obviously a player who loves the pressure situation. The tighter it gets, the better she gets. I think we saw that a few times in doubles this week. But, yeah, I'm sure it won't be long before she's back to her very best once again. Q. Congratulations. We saw in the women's championship at Indian Wells and now again today that a game with variety, change of pace, slice, drop, can win championships. Could you talk a little bit about that kind of game and where you see it fitting in and where the women's game is going? ASHLEIGH BARTY: Yeah, I think I have always tried to bring as much variety onto the court as possible. Yeah, I felt, for me, it's always about sometimes trying to neutralize what your opponent's doing. Obviously there was a bit of a phase in women's tennis where there was this big power and strikers that were getting on top of rallies early. But I think the physicality in tennis is, especially on the women's side, has grown, which has allowed more players to neutralize off that big first ball and work their way into the points. I think, you know, a little bit as well is the depth has improved across the board in women's tennis. The top 40 is much stronger than it was, you know, five or ten years ago, I believe. You know, anyone in the draw has a legitimate chance of winning the trophy. Q. Congratulations. I just wanted to know, looking back to that break you took a few years ago and now coming back to see where you're at, you have a very strong start to this early season. Taking out No. 1, Simona, in Sydney, and you've won this one, and you have beaten a lot of top 10 and top 5 players in the world, and you yourself are now into the top 10 in the world. Do you ever wonder if that break was essential to where you are at now? Did it ever cross your mind to not return? ASHLEIGH BARTY: Oh, I think for me it was a bit of a no-brainer. I needed to take the break. Otherwise I don't think that I'd still be playing the game, to be honest. I think it gave me an opportunity to go and relax and see kind of what it was like to kind of have a normal life, because the tennis tour and the tennis life is very unique. It's very different. It's not for everybody. So I think I needed to take some time to step back and realize how much that I wanted it and how much that I do love it. I came back with a different perspective. I really did. I have an amazing team around me with people that give their time and energy and care for me, push me and drive me to try and be my very best. I think we are starting to see that now. Q. Your serve, your height, sometimes people think just the taller players have the better serve. You actually have a very good serve. 15 aces today. I think that was a career high. Can you talk about that, not being so tall and being able to serve the way you did? ASHLEIGH BARTY: Yeah, it's always been an important part of my game to allow myself to try and get in control of points early on. You know, I'm very fortunate to have had a coach in Jim Joyce who taught me everything I know and tried to teach me every shot in the book and create this Ash Barty style of tennis that is a little bit unique. He's certainly done that. And now with my team, and, you know, with my coach, Craig Tyzzer, he's able to continue to develop it and create more weapons. Q. The greatest moment of your career? Most painful moment of your career? Why do you love playing tennis? ASHLEIGH BARTY: Greatest moment of my career is definitely Fed Cup moment. I think playing the doubles match with Casey last year in her last-ever match in Fed Cup to win the tie. What was the second one? Most painful. Oh, there is too many (smiling). I'm not going to lie. I think Sydney hurt this year, losing in the final. That hurt, for sure. I mean, I think that's why I keep coming back. That's why I love the sport is that you have these amazing moments and you have these heartbreaking moments. But the journey in the middle is pretty bloody good.

The super stars of tennis are scheduled to complete today at Miami Open presented by Itaú : Naomi Osaka — US and Australian Open winner plays against qualifier Yanina Wickmaye John Isner — The Miami Open defending champ will play against qualifier Lorenzi Sonego Serena Williams — Making her 18th appearance in Miami, she plays Rebecca Peterson Novak Djokovic — Novak plays the night session with a matchup against Bernard Tomic For full schedule and tickets can be purchased here.