Sara Bejlek vs Talia Gibson Preview & Prediction | 2026 Miami Open | First Round
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Sara Bejlek takes on Talia Gibson in the first-round of the Miami Open.
Ranking points: WTA 1000
Start date/time:
Venue: Hard Rock Stadium, Miami, USA
Surface: Outdoor hard
How to watch on TV: UK – Sky Sports Tennis / USA – Tennis Channel
How to watch online: UK – Sky Go / USA – Tennis Channel
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Sara Bejlek vs Talia Gibson prediction
This is an intriguing match between two players who have already generated headlines in 2026. Sara Bejlek pulled off a shock as she stormed to her first ever WTA title at the Abu Dhabi Open in February, defeating Ekaterina Alexandrova in the final. However, she did not compete at Indian Wells and this is only her second match since winning the title a month ago.
She faces Talia Gibson in round one, as the 21-year-old qualified for the event. Gibson did the same at Indian Wells, before becoming the surprise of the tournament as she defeated a host of impressive names, such as Clara Tauson and Jasmine Paolini, to become the first Australian to reach the last eight of the tournament in 12 years. Her run would end against Linda Noskova, though she did drag the match out to three sets.
Gibson has plenty of momentum behind her and now has eight wins from her last nine matches, qualifiers included. She is likely to be sharper than Bejlek in the opening stages and that may propel her to victory.
Sara Bejlek vs Talia Gibson tip: Talia Gibson to win
