Karolina Pliskova remains upbeat despite early exit at Miami Open 2023
Karolina Pliskova suffered a third-round loss to compatriot Marketa Vondrousova at the 2023 Miami Open on Sunday, March 26.
Vondrousova dominated the game from the start and kept a hold over her opponent throughout. She closed the match with a convincing 6-1, 6-2 victory in a little less than an hour.
The former world No. 1 seems to have taken the defeat well. She took to social media to put the loss in perspective, reminding everyone that not all days are the same and that any outcome was part of the game.
"Not every day is a good day.. Remember guys this is just a sport, as much as I love to win.. There gonna be days like this. Let’s move on, clay next," she wrote.
The 31-year old seasoned player says she has put the loss behind her and begun working towards the upcoming clay season. She also posted a couple of pictures from the match showcasing her serve and forehand.
Karolina Pliskova is next likely to be seen at the Charleston Open scheduled for April 3-9.
Karolina Pliskova, Caroline Garcia, Alex de Minaur and others volunteer for Miami Open Unites
Karolina Pliskova along with Caroline Garcia, Alex de Minaur and others took time out from their busy 2023 Miami Open schedule to volunteer for the annual Miami Open Unites event on Tuesday, March 21.
The event had both ATP and WTA players joining hands in an effort to give back to local communities in and around Miami-Dade County.
The community service event included a variety of initiatives, including running a tennis clinic in a local public park and prepping meals at a homeless shelter.
The Hologic Tour's social media page shared pictures from the event.
"What a day to kick off the week at the @MiamiOpen! Our team joined @WTA and @atptour players at three #MiamiOpenUnites outreach activities supporting @RebldgTogthr the Humane Society of Greater Miami, and the Miami Rescue Mission," they wrote.
What a day to kick off the week at the @MiamiOpen! Our team joined @WTA and @atptour players at three #MiamiOpenUnites outreach activities supporting @RebldgTogthr the Humane Society of Greater Miami, and the Miami Rescue Mission. 
🙌What a day to kick off the week at the @MiamiOpen! Our team joined @WTA and @atptour players at three #MiamiOpenUnites outreach activities supporting @RebldgTogthr the Humane Society of Greater Miami, and the Miami Rescue Mission. 🌞🎾 https://t.co/qwJCGMYTLw
Garcia, Pliskova, De Minaur and Diego Schwartzman volunteered for the Rebuilding Together initiative that involved repainting and landscaping the home of a retired U.S. Air Force veteran.
In an interaction with the media, tournament director James Blake expressed his enthusiasm for the event and stated that it not only helped make a difference to the local community but was also a favorite of the players and staff.
"This initiative brings our players and volunteers together to make a positive impact on our community, showing that we all can make a difference when we unite for a common cause," he said. "It is truly a favorite initiative for both the players and staff."
This is the third edition of the annual event as part of the Miami Open.