ICYMI: Top Moments from Week 1 Miami Open

With one more week to go, this year’s Miami Open has been a whirlwind of surprising upsets, nailbiter matches and big moves - and we still have a week to go! Team UTR has been following Miami Open Tournament Director James Blake for an all-access pass to one of our favorite tournaments of the year. In case you missed it, check out some of our top-5 moments from Week 1. 5. Breaking ground at Hard Rock Stadium, the new home for the Miami Open, with Serena and James Blake!

Ground breaking announcement as James Blake and @serenawilliams break the ground joined by @MiamiDolphins owner Stephen Ross and @WME @IMG Co-President Mark Shapiro at @HardRockStadium the new home for the @MiamiOpen @OracleTennis #GetRated #BTSwithJames

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4. Pros support Parkland students: Nick Kyrgios and Denis Shapovalov meet with the Marjory Stoneman Douglas tennis team.

Please give this story a little more attention than a cracked racquet. @NickKyrgios was on court with the kids before his match and then spent time afterwards. They were so excited to hang with him. https://t.co/n46jtouS7Q

— James Blake (@JRBlake) March 25, 2018

3. Meeting people who keep things moving - the ball kids!

HUGE applause for @JRBlake as he meets the ball kids! @MiamiOpen @OracleTennis @TennisChannel #BTSwithJames pic.twitter.com/k9yg3uFHmG

— MyUTR (@MyUTR) March 23, 2018

2. Co-hosting the official draw ceremony with Elina Svitolina

We are excited to be following along with @MiamiOpen Tournament Director James Blake with Behind The Scenes with James -> #BTSwithJames!!! Thanks for letting Team UTR tag along today at the @WTA draw selection! Some great line ups! #GetRated

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1. You have questions, James has the answers! On running the tournament:

Hey @TT44546622 thanks for your question! Here's @JRBlake 's response!@MiamiOpen @OracleTennis @TennisChannel #BTSwithJames pic.twitter.com/XhWfQCjeUo

— MyUTR (@MyUTR) March 26, 2018

Awesome question @mprov13091! Check out what @JRBlake described as his toughest challenge as a tournament director! @MiamiOpen @OracleTennis @TennisChannel #BTSwithJames pic.twitter.com/EOqvFSryF7

— MyUTR (@MyUTR) March 26, 2018

His best pre, mid and post-match nutrition advice:

Great question from #UTRAmbassador Brooks! Here's what @JRBlake had to say! @MiamiOpen @OracleTennis @TennisChannel #BTSwithJames pic.twitter.com/c4V8OhNMtN

— MyUTR (@MyUTR) March 26, 2018

There’s one more week on the courts in Miami and Team UTR will be there to catch it all! Check back on our website for matches to watch and follow #BTSwithJames on social media to get behind the scenes access from James Blake! Are you a passionate tennis player and fan? Do you love UTR? Are you an Instagram whiz? We’re looking for players and fans of all ages and skills to join our #UTRAmbassador program. Sign up here today!