Former world number one Roger Federer said that he is excited to play American John Isner in the finals of Miami Open and compared the summit clash against the big-serving Isner to a goalkeeper in a penalty shoot-out.

Roger Federer: 'Will be a goalie' against John Isner in Miami Open final

Karolina Pliskova reached the Miami Open final with an emphatic 7-5, 6-1 win over second seed Simona Halep in soggy South Florida on Thursday night. The Czech fifth seed will meet Ashleigh Barty in Saturday's final, after the 12th seeded Australian beat Estonia's Anett Kontaveit 6-3, 6-3 in the other semi-final on a day that tested the patience with a seemingly endless number of rain delays.

Miami Open: Czech Karolina Pliskova and Aussie Ashleigh Barty to meet in final

Roger Federer gained a measure of revenge against Wimbledon nemesis Kevin Anderson, beating the South African 6-0, 6-4 at the Miami Open on Thursday to set up a mouthwatering semi-final against a player barely half his age.

Miami Open: Roger Federer beats Kevin Anderson to set up Denis Shapovalov clash

Simona Halep overcame a hiccup in the second set to secure a 6-4, 7-5 Miami Open quarter-final victory over China's Wang Qiang on Wednesday, putting the Romanian one win away from reclaiming the world's top ranking from Naomi Osaka.

Miami Open: Simona Halep sees off Wang Qiang, will face Karolina Pliskova in semis

A clinical Roger Federer took a confident step towards a fourth Miami Open title on Wednesday, easing past 13th-seeded Russian Daniil Medvedev 6-4, 6-2 to book his spot in the quarter-finals.

Miami Open: Roger Federer eases past Daniil Medvedev into quarters

A tenacious Roberto Bautista Agut battled back to beat world number one Novak Djokovic 1-6 7-5 6-3 and advance to the quarter-finals of the Miami Open on Tuesday as the Spaniard claimed his second win over the Serb this year.

Roberto Bautista Agut beats Novak Djokovic to reach Miami quarters, Kyrgios out

Roger Federer overcame a sluggish start to defeat Filip Krajinovic 7-5, 6-3 and Kevin Anderson's booming serve proved too much for Joao Sousa as they advanced to the fourth round of the Miami Open on Monday.

Miami Open: Roger Federer, Kevin Anderson advance to fourth round

Having annoyed Rafa Nadal with an underarm serve at Acapulco, Nick Kyrgios doubled down with the tactic to win two points against hapless Serb Dusan Lajovic at the Miami Open and fire up a timeworn debate between modern fans and purists.

Underarm or underhanded? Nick Kyrgios serve stokes debate

World number one Novak Djokovic staved off a spirited challenge from Federico Delbonis for a 7-5, 4-6, 6-1 win in the third round of the Miami Open on Sunday. Like Roger Federer the previous day, top seed Djokovic found it tough going against an unseeded opponent before prevailing in two hours in the Florida twilight.

Miami Open: Novak Djokovic defeats Federico Delbonis to enter fourth round

Roger Federer rallied from a set down to beat Moldovan surprise package Radu Albot 4-6, 7-5, 6-3 in a stuttering start to the 20-times Grand Slam champion's Miami Open campaign on Saturday.

Roger Federer fights back to beat Radu Albot in Miami Open

Serena Williams withdrew from the WTA and ATP Masters Miami Open on Saturday with a left knee injury. The 23-time Grand Slam champion's withdrawal comes a day after she beat Sweden's Rebecca Peterson in three sets to reach the third round.

Serena Williams withdraws from Miami Open with knee injury

A stunned Kei Nishikori was sent packing from the Miami Open after the Japanese world number six suffered a 2-6, 6-2, 6-3 second-round loss to Serbian Dusan Lajovic on Friday.

Miami Open: Kei Nishikori stunned by Lajovic in second round

World number one Naomi Osaka endured a rollercoaster start to the Miami Open on Friday, advancing to the third round with a 6-0, 6-7(3), 6-1 win over Belgian Yanina Wickmayer.

Naomi Osaka enjoys rollercoaster win in Miami

Anyone one not paying attention to Bianca Andreescu after her run to the Indian Wells title is paying attention now after the Canadian teen fought back from match point down to reach the second round of the Miami Open.

Great escape brings greater expectations for Bianca Andreescu

World number one Novak Djokovic dismissed any suggestion of friction with Roger Federer and Rafa Nadal as tennis politics spilt over to the Miami Open. Tension between the three biggest names in men's tennis appeared on the rise after Djokovic, president of the ATP Player Council, rebuffed a request by Federer to meet during the BNP Paribas in Indian Wells earlier this month to discuss the future of ATP chairman Chris Kermode.

Novak Djokovic ready to play tennis not politics at Miami Open

Rain wiped out the opening day play at the Miami Open on Tuesday, delaying the start of the tournament at its new Hard Rock Stadium home. Having outgrown the cramped quarters of Key Biscayne's Crandon Park, and unable to secure the necessary approvals to renovate and expand, the Miami Open has moved to the home of the NFL's Miami Dolphins but the day-long rain spoilt the moment.

Incessant rain washes out opening day of Miami Open

The victory capped a superb tournament for Isner, who endured a difficult start to 2018 which included an early-round exit at Indian Wells in his lead-in to Miami

John Isner outplays Zverev to win Miami Open

Rafael Nadal reclaimed top spot in the men's ATP rankings on Monday a day after Swiss rival Roger Federer crashed out in Miami to American John Isner

Rafael Nadal reclaims ATP top spot as Federer slips

The 20-year-old surged past Busta 7-6(4), 6-2 in an exhilarating semi-final clash

Miami Open: Alexander Zverev rolls into final, to face Isner

Alexander Zverev remains on target for his third ATP Masters title after dismantling Borna Coric 6-4, 6-4 to set up a meeting with Pablo Carreno Busta for a place in Sunday’s Miami Open final

Carreno Busta, Zverev enter Miami Open semi-finals

He suffered a three-set defeat from Pablo Carreno Busta

Kevin Anderson crashes out in Miami Open quarters

The drama started when Kyrgios tweeted his support for close mate Thanasi Kokkinakis

Kyrgios, Verdasco engage in Twitter spat at Miami Open

Nick Kyrgios moved into the fourth round of the Miami Open

Kyrgios cruises into fourth round of Miami Open

It is Djokovic`s third consecutive defeat

Novak Djokovic out of Miami Open

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