World number one Iga Swiatek's aspirations of winning the Miami Open were dashed in a 4-6, 2-6 defeat to Ekaterina Alexandrova in the fourth round of the tournament on Monday, as she joined Coco Gauff in making an early exit.
Swiatek, who triumphed in the first leg of the Sunshine Double at Indian Wells earlier this month, faced a formidable opponent in the Russian world number 16, who showcased exceptional play to secure the most significant victory of her career.
