Sun Mar 23 00:00:00 UTC 2025: ## Miami Masters Preview: Upsets Predicted in Saturday’s Round Two Matches
**Miami, FL – March 21, 2025** – The second round of the Miami Masters continues Saturday with two intriguing matchups. American Frances Tiafoe, struggling with an underwhelming season, faces a resurgent Alejandro Davidovich Fokina, who is predicted to cause an upset. In another match, Indian Wells finalist Holger Rune will take on the big-serving Reilly Opelka, adding an extra layer of intrigue given a recent lawsuit against the ATP.
Tiafoe, seeded 16th, enters the match after a first-round bye and a recent loss to Yosuke Watanuki in Indian Wells. His opponent, Davidovich Fokina, boasts a strong season with two consecutive finals appearances in Delray Beach and Acapulco, despite a first-round exit in Indian Wells attributed to fatigue. Experts predict a victory for Davidovich Fokina, citing Tiafoe’s current form and lack of match play on the Miami courts.
The second match pits Rune, currently playing exceptional tennis after reaching the Indian Wells final, against Opelka. This encounter is heightened by the backdrop of a lawsuit filed against the ATP, with Opelka as a plaintiff. The suit, which also names Rune for his participation in the Saudi Arabian Six Kings Slam exhibition, adds a layer of potential tension to the match. While the PTPA has clarified their intentions were not directed negatively at Rune, the situation remains noteworthy. Despite Opelka’s powerful serve, Rune’s current form makes him the favorite to advance.
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