{"id":1840127,"date":"2026-03-22T10:00:58","date_gmt":"2026-03-22T07:00:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1840127"},"modified":"2026-03-22T10:00:58","modified_gmt":"2026-03-22T07:00:58","slug":"sinners-robot-response-eala-brave-sabalenka-shocked-a-worrying-swiatek-verdict-miami-open-roundup","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1840127","title":{"rendered":"Sinner&#8217;s &#8216;robot&#8217; response, Eala &#8216;brave&#8217;, Sabalenka &#8216;shocked&#8217;, a &#8216;worrying&#8217; Swiatek verdict &#8211; Miami Open roundup"},"content":{"rendered":"<article class=\"ps-article-content rounded-lg lg:mt-5 lg:border lg:border-card lg:bg-card lg:shadow-primary\">\n<header>\n<h1 class=\"py-4 text-xl font-normal text-title sm:text-2xl\">Sinner\u2019s \u2018robot\u2019 response, Eala \u2018brave\u2019, Sabalenka \u2018shocked\u2019, a \u2018worrying\u2019 Swiatek verdict \u2013 Miami Open roundup<\/h1>\n<div class=\"my-2 flex items-center justify-between\">\n<div class=\"flex items-center\">\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tennis365.com\/author\/shahidaj\" class=\"text-sm font-normal !text-author\"><br \/>\n                            Shahida Jacobs                        <\/a><br \/>\n                        <time class=\"ml-3 text-sm font-normal text-info md:ml-4\" datetime=\"22 Mar 2026 10:00 AM\" data-ps-date=\"22 Mar 2026 10:00 AM\" data-ps-datetime=\"1774173658\"><br \/>\n                            22 Mar 2026 10:00 AM                        <\/time>\n                    <\/div>\n<div class=\"hidden justify-end space-x-4 text-xl sm:flex sm:!opacity-100\">\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/google.com\/preferences\/source?q=tennis365.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><br \/>\n                            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"mx-auto !my-0 hidden dark:block h-6\" 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loading=\"eager\" class=\"w-full h-full object-cover object-center !my-0\" src=\"https:\/\/d2me2qg8dfiw8u.cloudfront.net\/content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Jannik-Sinner-Iga-Swiatek-Aryna-Sabalenka-and-Alex-Eala-1320x742.jpg\" alt=\"Pictured: Jannik Sinner, Iga Swiatek, Aryna Sabalenka and Alex Eala\">                <\/figure><figcaption class=\"flex items-center space-x-3 border-b border-mobile-caption px-3 lg:border-caption\">\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"my-1.5 break-words !text-xs !text-content\">\n                                Sinner, Swiatek, Sabalenka and Eala                            <\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<div class=\"ciam-article-t365\">\n<p>We are heading to the business end of the Miami Open and, with the exception of Iga Swiatek, the favourites are still alive at the second leg of the Sunshine Double.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tennis365.com\/tag\/jannik-sinner\">Jannik Sinner<\/a> has been described as a \u201crobot\u201d by Joao Fonseca and the world No 2 was asked for his views on that comment.<\/p>\n<p>In the women\u2019s draw, there is good news for Alex Eala, \u201cworrying\u201d news for Swiatek with Aryna Sabalenka left \u201creally shocked\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>Here is our latest roundup of the biggest headlines from the joint-ATP-WTA 1000 event in Florida.<\/p>\n<h2>Jannik Sinner\u2019s responds to \u2018robot\u2019 suggestions<\/h2>\n<p>After rising star Fonseca described four-time Grand Slam winner Sinner as being \u201cmore like a robot\u201d when comparing him with Carlos Alcaraz, the Italian has been asked for his views on the comment.<\/p>\n<p>Following his latest straight-set win at the Miami Open, the world No 2 wasn\u2019t fazed by the remarks.<\/p>\n<p><strong>READ: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tennis365.com\/tennis-news\/jannik-sinner-responds-joao-fonseca-contentious-comment\">Jannik Sinner responds to Joao Fonseca after contentious comment<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2>Aryna Sabalenka criticised Miami Open chiefs<\/h2>\n<p>World No 1 Sabalenka\u2019s match Ann Li was switched from the Stadium Court to Butch Buchholz court after heavy rain in South Florida affected scheduling, but the four-time Grand Slam winner was left unimpressed.<\/p>\n<p>Sabalenka was given the option of rescheudling her match to Saturday or swtiching courts, yet there was no talk of switching the Carlos Alcaraz-Joao Fonseca match.<\/p>\n<p><strong>READ: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tennis365.com\/tennis-news\/aryna-sabalenka-shocked-miami-open-scheduling-carlos-alcaraz-joao-fonseca\">Aryna Sabalenka \u2018really shocked\u2019 over Alcaraz, Fonseca decision<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2>Iga Swiatek coach \u2018under a lot of pressure\u2019<\/h2>\n<p>Iga Swiatek\u2019s difficult start to 2026 continued with a shock second-round loss at the Miami Open and former doubles world No 1 Rennae Stubbs admitted there were \u201cworrying\u201d signs from the six-time Grand Slam winner during the match.<\/p>\n<p>The doubles major champion also gave her assessment about a possible coaching switch with Wim Fissette under pressure.<\/p>\n<p><strong>READ: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tennis365.com\/tennis-news\/rennae-stubbs-worrying-iga-swiatek-assessment-floats-drastic-coaching-change\">Rennae Stubbs makes worrying Iga Swiatek assessment and floats idea of drastic coaching change<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2>Alex Eala back in the round of 16 in Miami<\/h2>\n<p>Rising star <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tennis365.com\/tennis-news\/alex-eala-rankings-boost-miami-open\">Eala saw off the challenge of Magda Linette<\/a> in the third round in Florida to reach the fourth round for a second consecutive year.<\/p>\n<p>After the match, the Filipina gave her assessment of the encounter and also discussed her next opponent, Karolina Muchova.<\/p>\n<p><strong>READ: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tennis365.com\/tennis-news\/what-brave-alex-eala-reaction-reaching-miami-open-next-opponent-confirmed\">What \u2018brave\u2019 Alex Eala had to say after reaching Miami Open round of 16<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2>From friends to on-court rivals, again<\/h2>\n<p>Teenagers Victoria Mboko and Mirra Andreeva both claimed straight-set wins to secure their tickets in the fourth round, where they will square off for a third time this year.<\/p>\n<p>And it is a case of \u201chere we go again\u201d for the friends.<\/p>\n<p><strong>READ: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tennis365.com\/wta-tour\/miami-open-friends-victoria-mboko-mirra-andreeva-meet-again-how-many-times\">Friends Victoria Mboko and Mirra Andreeva face each other again \u2013 \u2018How many times?\u2019<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2>Rafa gives advice to Rafa<\/h2>\n<p>Staying with the rising stars of the game, Rafael Jodar is set for a new rankings milestone after reaching the fourth round.<\/p>\n<p>The Spanish youngster reaveled after the match what advice his namesake, the great Rafael Nadal, gave him at last year\u2019s Next Gen Finals.<\/p>\n<p><strong>READ: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tennis365.com\/atp-tour\/miami-open-rising-spanish-star-rafael-jodar-23-rankings-rafael-nadal-tip\">Rising Spanish star Rafael Jodar +23 in rankings as he reveals Rafael Nadal advice<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/article>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sinner\u2019s \u2018robot\u2019 response, Eala \u2018brave\u2019, Sabalenka \u2018shocked\u2019, a \u2018worrying\u2019 Swiatek verdict \u2013 Miami Open roundup Shahida Jacobs 22 Mar 2026 10:00 AM Sinner, Swiatek, Sabalenka and Eala We are heading to the business end of the Miami Open and, with the exception of Iga Swiatek, the favourites are still alive at the second leg of 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