The Miami Open will undoubtedly be etched in the memory of Magda Linette and Polish tennis fans for a long time. The 33-year-old tennis sensation stormed through the draw, defeating Anastasia Pawluczenkova, Ekaterina Aleksandrowa, and Fruhvirtová in convincing fashion. However, her real test came in the round of 16 against Coco Gauff, the third seed and a heavy favorite. Linette, however, passed with flying colors, defeating Gauff 6:4, 6:4 in a stunning upset.
In the quarterfinals, Linette faced Jasmine Paolini, the sixth seed, who had a theoretical advantage. Although Linette had beaten the Italian in the past, Paolini got the better of her on this occasion, winning 6:3, 6:2 in approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes.
Despite the loss, Linette’s impressive run at the Miami Open will undoubtedly boost her ranking, which had taken a hit after her first-round exit last year. Moreover, she will take home a substantial prize money of $189,075, equivalent to over 731,000 PLN. Additionally, she will earn 215 ranking points, which will help her climb the WTA rankings.
It’s worth noting that the total prize money for the Miami Open this year was a staggering $8.9 million, with the winner set to receive $1.12 million and 1000 ranking points.
Meanwhile, Paolini, who advanced to the semifinals, has already earned $332,160, equivalent to nearly 1.3 million PLN, and 390 ranking points.
After her impressive performance at the Miami Open, Linette is set to participate in the Charleston Open, a WTA 500 tournament, which begins on March 31 and runs until April 6. However, it remains to be seen if she will opt out of the tournament to rest before the Billie Jean King Cup in Radom, Poland, scheduled for April 7-13.
According to the latest WTA rankings, Linette is currently ranked 43rd, while Paolini has jumped to 44th. The Polish tennis star will undoubtedly be looking to build on her Miami Open performance and continue her upward trajectory in the rankings.
In terms of statistics, Linette’s win-loss record at the Miami Open stands at 4-1, with her only loss coming against Paolini. Her overall prize money earnings from the tournament are $731,000 PLN, a significant boost to her career earnings.
As Linette looks to the future, she will be keen to capitalize on her momentum and achieve even greater success in the world of tennis. With her talent, determination, and hard work, the sky’s the limit for this Polish tennis star.
