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Story summary
- Iga Swiatek of Poland lost to compatriot Magda Linette 1-6, 7-5, 6-3 at the Miami Open on March 19, marking her first opening defeat in a WTA tournament since 2021.
- Swiatek, ranked No. 3 in the world, expressed her struggle, saying, "Tennis feels complicated in my head."
- Linette will compete against Alexandra Eala in the next round after Eala's recent victory over Laura Siegemund.
- Venus Williams also lost her first-round match, while young players Joao Fonseca and Moise Kouame advanced in the tournament.
