Day 2 at the ATP 1000 event in Miami features some great first-round matches; while the top seeds won’t be in action yet, there is sure to be plenty of high-level action with some great players, including Tallon Griekspoor vs Tomas Martin Etcheverry. As always, we at LWOT will offer predictions for every match on the slate for Day 2. But who will advance at ATP Miami?
ATP Miami Day 2 Predictions
Benjamin Bonzi vs Jacob Fearnley
Head-to-Head: first meeting
Jacob Fearnley and Benjamin Bonzi meet for the first time in Miami’s opening round. Fearnley has been on a rapid rise, breaking into the top 100 after a strong Australian Open run. Bonzi, a former top-50 player, has struggled with consistency despite winning his first ATP title late last year. With momentum on his side, Fearnley has a slight edge in this matchup.
Prediction: Fearnley in 2
Roman Safiullin vs Jenson Brooksby
Head-to-Head: first meeting
Roman Safiullin has struggled recently, including an upset loss at the Phoenix Challenger, while Brooksby’s return after a 13-month suspension has been promising, highlighted by his first ATP win in two years over Benjamin Bonzi at Indian Wells. His unorthodox game—built on flat shots, court coverage, and anticipation—remains effective, though match fitness is still a question. While he fell in the next round, the win was a confidence boost, and his ability to disrupt rhythm could give him the edge against Safiullin in Miami.
Prediction: Brooksby in 2
Roberto Bautista Agut vs Jakub Mensik
Head-to-Head: first meeting
Jakub Mensik enters Miami looking to bounce back from a first-round exit at Indian Wells, where he fell to Karen Khachanov. Despite his Australian Open breakthrough, the 19-year-old has struggled for consistency but now faces a more favorable matchup against the out-of-form Roberto Bautista Agut. The Spaniard has yet to find his rhythm in 2025, suffering early exits in multiple tournaments. With his aggressive baseline game, Mensik has a strong chance to capitalize and get back on track.
Prediction: Mensik in 2
Tallon Griekspoor vs Tomas Martin Etcheverry
Head-to-Head: first meeting
Tallon Griekspoor enters Miami with confidence after a strong Indian Wells run, where he upset Alexander Zverev and reached the fourth round. His aggressive baseline game and improved consistency make him a dangerous opponent, and he could be a dark horse in the draw. Tomas Martin Etcheverry has struggled for form recently, making this a prime opportunity for Griekspoor to build on his momentum and push for a deep run.
Prediction: Griekspoor in 2
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