The Miami Open 2025 tennis tournament is presenting a unique opportunity for a number of players, especially in the absence of the world number 1, Jannik Sinner. Sinner is facing a hiatus from competition until May 4 due to a contentious agreement with the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) struck last month. This, coupled with the surprise defeat of Carlos Alcaraz to David Goffin, has left the field wide open.
The ATP tour is currently void of a definitive leader. Despite being world number 2, Alexander Zverev has struggled to fill the power vacuum. His performance is inconsistent, and he has yet to demonstrate his readiness to ascend to the top spot, despite reaching the Australian Open final earlier this year. After a crushing defeat to Sinner at Melbourne Park, Zverev seems to have lost his footing. The prospect of climbing to the top of the ATP ranking appears to have added further pressure rather than motivation.
Jacob Fearnley is one of the players looking to capitalize on this situation. The British star is set to face Zverev at the Hard Rock Stadium today, a match that could be pivotal for both players. Fearnley’s growth in recent years is commendable, and he goes into this match with little to lose and much to gain.
Fearnley, who previously faced off against Zverev in the first Grand Slam of 2025, is optimistic about his chances. Despite yielding to Zverev in straight sets, he believes that he put up a strong performance. “I am super happy to get to play him again,” Fearnley said, discussing the upcoming match. “He was just a little bit too good for me. And to get another go at him is really cool. It’s not often you get to play someone like Zverev in such close succession. I’m going to give it 100 per cent and hopefully I can do well.”
The British starlet also revealed the celebrities he’d like to share a dinner with, naming basketball legend Stephen Curry, Michael Jordan, and tennis maestro Novak Djokovic. His choices give a glimpse into his inspirations and aspirations, adding another interesting facet to this promising player’s profile. With the Miami Open field wide open, it’s a prime opportunity for Fearnley to make his mark.