Top 5 photos: world No. 1020 Lu stuns Querrey in Miami



The men kicked off their Miami campaigns on Tuesday and several familiar names failed to advance into the second round. On the women’s front, a former champion was sent packing, while a former Grand Slam champion fended off inspired opposition.

These are the Top 5 photos from Tuesday at the Miami Open. (All photos courtesy of Getty Images)

1

Yen-hsun Lu

Ranked No. 1020, the 37-year-old from Chinese Taipei defeated Sam Querrey, 6-3, 6-4. Lu, who has yet to win consecutive main-draw matches in Miami, will face top-seeded Daniil Medvedev for a spot in the round of 32.

MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - MARCH 24: Yen-Hsun LU of Taiwan returns a shot during his singles first round match against Sam Querrey of the United States on Day 3 of the 2021 Miami Open presented by Itaú at Hard Rock Stadium on March 24, 2021 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Mark Brown/Getty Images)
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2

Danielle Collins

The American avenged her 2019 Dongfeng Motor Wuhan Open defeat to Kristina Mladenovic. Collins has had a strong start to the season, and set up a second-round clash with Veronika Kudermetova after posting a 6-3, 6-3 win over Mladenovic.

MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - MARCH 24: Danielle Collins of the United States returns a backhand during her women's singles first round match against Kristina Mladenovic of France on day three of the 2021 Miami Open presented by Itaú at Hard Rock Stadium on March 24, 2021 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Mark Brown/Getty Images)
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3

Cameron Norrie

After being outplayed in the second set by Yoshihito Nishioka, the Brit rallied to punch his ticket to the second round with a 6-1, 3-6, 7-5 win. No. 9 seed Grigor Dimitrov awaits.

MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - MARCH 24: Cameron Norrie of Great Britain serves to Yoshihito Nishioka of Japan during the Miami Open at Hard Rock Stadium on March 24, 2021 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)
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4

Alizé Cornet

In a battle between two 30-somethings, the Frenchwoman rallied from a set down to top 2006 champion Svetlana Kuznetsova, 2-6, 6-2, 6-1. Cornet will look to at least score her first back-to-back main-draw matches this season in her next match against No. 9 seed Petra Kvitova.

France's Alize Cornet hits a return against Russia's Valeria Savinykh during their women's singles match on day one of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on February 8, 2021. (Photo by Brandon MALONE / AFP) / -- IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE -- (Photo by BRANDON MALONE/AFP via Getty Images)
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5

Jelena Ostapenko

After seeing a second set lead vanish, the 2017 Roland Garros champion fended off Wang Xiyu, 6-4, 6-7 (4), 6-1, reeling off five straight games in the final set. Ostapenko will meet No. 25 seed Alison Riske next.

Latvia's Jelena Ostapenko hits a return against Czech Republic's Karolina Muchova during their women's singles match on day two of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on February 9, 2021. (Photo by Brandon MALONE / AFP) / -- IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE -- (Photo by BRANDON MALONE/AFP via Getty Images)
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