Zeynep Sönmez vs Beatriz Haddad Maia Preview: Head-to-Head, Prediction for Miami Open 2026 The first-round match at the 2026 Miami Open will feature Turkish rising star Zeynep Sönmez facing off against former Top-10 player Beatriz Haddad Maia. Sönmez, who last competed at the Indian Wells tournament, fell to Anna Kalinskaya in the second round, while Haddad Maia recently lost her first-round match at an ITF event in Austin to Linda Fruhvirtova. The encounter is set for March 17 at the Miami Gardens, Florida, venue on outdoor hard courts. Sönmez’s season has been a mix of promise and inconsistency. She began with a qualifying loss in Brisbane but made a strong showing at the Australian Open, reaching the third round as a qualifier. Her run included a victory over Ekaterina Alexandrova before falling to Yulia Putintseva. She also reached the quarterfinals at the Merida Open, losing to Cristina Bucsa, though she struggled with three consecutive first-round exits between the Australian Open and Merida. Haddad Maia’s 2026 season has been marked by early exits. She secured only one win so far, a 6-0, 6-0 victory over Mubaraka Al-Naimi in the Qatar Open qualifying, but failed to advance past the first round in her main draw entry. Her recent performances have included competitive losses to Victoria Mboko in Adelaide, Yulia Putintseva at the Australian Open, and Jessica Bouzas Maneiro at Indian Wells. Despite her struggles, some matches have shown her ability to compete at a high level. The head-to-head record between Sönmez and Haddad Maia remains at 0-0, as they have yet to face each other on the WTA Tour. Sönmez’s serve has been a key strength this season, with her winning 59.5% of service points and saving 53.9% of break points on her serve. She has also converted 41% of her break points.#indian_wells #austin #zeynep_snmez #beatriz_haddad_maia #miami_open_2026
