Top Things To Know
1) American Grandstand
There is at least one American playing in every match on Wednesday. It's no surprise, with a record-tying nine Americans into the second round of singles. The one all-American singles match features No. 8 seedFrances Tiafoeversus qualifierZachary Svajdain their first meeting.
2) Primetime All the Time
Thursday's second-round matches are primetime-worthy all day. Former NCAA doubles champions for Ohio StateRobert CashandJJ Tracystart things off on the Stadium Court, followed by fourth seededLearner Tien, fresh off a quarterfinal appearance at the Australian Open, against defending championMiomir Kecmanovic. That's followed by Mr. Primetime himself, No. 8 seedFrances Tiafoe. Fan favoriteTommy Paulkicks off the night matches, which finish with world No. 8 and two-time championTaylor Fritzagainst Next Gen starRafael Jodar. Learn more about this up-and-comer below.
3) Another Spanish Rafa
Rafael Jodaris living up to his namesake and idol so far. The 19-year-old, who earned the Next Gen entry into the Delray Beach Open, won the 2024 US Open boys' title and was the 2025 college tennis National Rookie of the Year at Virginia. Now a pro, he qualified for the Next Gen ATP Finals at the end of last year, where he defeated eventual champion Learner Tien in the group stage, won 10 of his first 11 matches of 2026 and qualified for his first Grand Slam at the Australian Open where he won a 5-set match.
4) Nine Line Apparel Wins Inaugural Window Decor Contest
After three weeks of spirited competition, creativity, and hundreds of community votes, the People's Choice Champion of the first annual citywide tennis-themed storefront celebration was Nine Line Apparel. The store earned top honors and a cash prize, presented live on stadium court. Beach Gossip finished a close second, impressing voters with its vibrant and imaginative tennis-themed display.
