Nestled in the heart of Central Florida, top U.S. talents prepared for the European clay swing in their own backyard.

The Italian wunderkind improved to 8-1 in three-setters and saved match points for the fourth time this season to defeat the rising American star on Manolo Santana Stadium.

A comprehensive review of Taylor Fritz, Reilly Opelka, Frances Tiafoe, Tommy Paul, Jenson Brooksby and Sebastian Korda heading into the European clay-court season.

A contrast in styles highlights the Collins-Jabeur early-bird special, while Tommy Paul aims to topple good friend Taylor Fritz on Monday in Miami.

The American men have chances for more in the coming BNP Paribas Open rounds. Opelka takes on Denis Shapovalov Monday before Brooksby faces Tsitsipas at night; Tiafoe meets Rublev on Tuesday.

The American battled back from 4-2 down in the third to pull off the biggest upset of the men's draw so far.

In 2019, Simona Halep ended Coco Gauff's breakout Wimbledon during her run to the title. Sunday, the two face off at the BNP Paribas Open for the first time since that initial meeting.

The Russian will play Rafael Nadal next in a rematch of their historic Australian Open final.

The 24-year-old American has at last began to hit his stride that started with a first ATP title last fall.

Meanwhile, Paula Badosa hits a new career-high of No. 4, while Jelena Ostapenko returns to the Top 15.