The draw for the women's singles at the Miami Open, a WTA 1000 event, has been announced. In the first round, Elina Avanesyan of Armenia, currently ranked 36th in the world, will take on Russia's Erika Andreeva, who holds the 95th spot in the rankings.
Interestingly, the two players met at the same stage of the tournament last year, with Avanesyan securing a hard-fought victory with a score of 6-0, 3-6, 6-1. This year, their match is scheduled for March 19.
The winner of this encounter will advance to the second round, where they will face world number 5 Madison Keys of the United States. The Miami Open is known for its high-level competition, and this year's matches are expected to deliver plenty of excitement and drama for tennis fans.