5 reasons why you should look forward to the Miami Open

The second ATP 1000 Masters tournament will start in Miami shortly. Top players in both the men’s and the women’s sction will take the field and look to entertain fans across the world. Although Roger Federer pulled out of the tournament in order to prepare for the clay season ahead, there will be no short of drama on the court.Here are 5 reasons why you shouldn’t miss the Miami Open.

#5 Last hard court tournament until July

The clay season will start in April and culminate with the French Open in the first week of June. The grass court season will commence shortly thereafter. The players will get one more week to prepare for Wimbledon this year. The next hard court tournament after Miami is the Claro Open in Columbia starting July 20.

#4 The sun and sand of Miami

The Miami Open is one of the most loved tournaments by players on the tour. Apart from some action packed tennis on the court, they get time to relax and enjoy the sun on the beaches of Miami.

On the WTA tour, you have some of the top players answering fans' questions during the tournament.

#3 Good opportunity to American youngsters

Let's be honest here. There has been no American player who has consistently challenged the world's best players in the past decade or so. Andy Roddick was the last American to have made it to a Grand Slam final (Wimbledon 2009).

The Miami Open provides a great chance to both male and female youngsters to rub shoulders with top players from across the world. Cici Bellis showed us last year that getting exposure at the highest level can do a world of good to your confidence ,as she performed exceedingly well at the US Open.

#2 Return of players

The tournament sees the return of Jo-Wilfried Tsonga and Juan Martin del Potro after an injury layoff. Tsonga missed the Australian Open as well due to knee injury .

del Potro on the other hand has had a start-stop start to the year. He played his first tournament at the Sydney International, but pulled out of the Australian Open to prevent any recurring wrist injury. Serena Williams is also returning to Miami after withdrawing from the Indian Wells semifinals.

#1 Novak Djokovic on course to setting a new record

World No. 1 Novak Djokovic is looking to set another record in Miami. No man has ever won the Indian Wells - Miami double for three times. Roger Federer and Djokovic are the only men to have done it on two occasions. The Serb has a great chance to achieve this feat come next Sunday.