Daniil Medvedev, the former world number one, suffered a disappointing second-round exit at the Miami Open, falling to Jaume Munar in straight sets, 6-2, 6-3. The match, lasting just over an hour, highlighted a struggle for the Russian star, who openly admitted to physical limitations impacting his performance. Medvedev's recent run in Indian Wells, where he reached the semi-finals, offered a glimmer of hope. However, that momentum failed to carry over to Miami. He confessed to persistent physical issues stemming from his Indian Wells campaign, despite rigorous recovery efforts. While a practice set the day before the match instilled confidence, the intensity and demands of the actual game proved too much. His usually dominant serve and return game faltered, resulting in a frustrating display marked by uncharacteristic errors. The usually fiery Medvedev visibly vented his frustration, even calling the balls unplayable. The outcome was a meager five games won and his fourth defeat this season against players ranked outside the top 50. However, Munar's performance deserves considerable credit. The Spaniard played a tactically astute and aggressive match. He effectively neutralized Medvedev's strengths, winning 45% of the points, defending break points decisively, and converting three of his eleven break opportunities. Munar's aggressive baseline play, showcased by 17 winners and only 14 unforced errors compared to Medvedev's 32 errors, proved crucial. His dominance from the baseline was evident in a 40-23 advantage in points won. The match's narrative was set early. Despite saving two break points in the first game, Medvedev's erratic play led to a crucial break, putting him immediately on the defensive. Munar capitalized on this, maintaining the pressure and consistently making inroads on Medvedev's serve. The second set followed a similar pattern, Munar breaking Medvedev in the fourth game and subsequently extending his lead. Medvedev's frustration boiled over, leading to a code violation warning and a point penalty, further hampering his comeback attempt. Despite fighting back and saving match points, the deficit was ultimately insurmountable. In his post-match interview, Medvedev acknowledged his physical limitations, stating he wasn't at 100%. He emphasized that he wouldn't have played if he didn't believe he could win, citing a near-win in a practice set against a strong opponent. Yet, he conceded that Munar played exceptionally well and deserved the victory. This loss raises concerns about Medvedev's current physical condition and form as he approaches the clay court season, but also underscores the impressive rise of Jaume Munar.