The second round of the Miami Open has proven challenging for several Italian tennis players, with a string of early exits. Flavio Cobolli, hindered by a recurring shoulder issue, was unable to advance, falling in two sets to his opponent Collignon. Luciano Darderi also faced an unexpected defeat, losing a hard-fought three-set battle to Andaluce. Adding to the Italian contingent’s woes, Matteo Arnaldi saw an early exit from the tournament, being eliminated by Shevchenko.
As these players depart, the focus now shifts to Jannik Sinner, whose highly anticipated entry into the tournament is yet to come.