MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Defending Miami Open champion Daniil Medvedev received his 350th profession match to maneuver into the quarterfinals for a fourth straight 12 months, beating Dominik Koepfer 7-6 (5), 6-0 on Tuesday.
Prime-seeded Carlos Alcaraz additionally superior with ease in a 6-3, 6-3 win over No. 23 seed Lorenzo Musetti.
Alcaraz, who beat Musetti in lower than 90 minutes and seemed snug as ever on the courtroom, stated he’s “most likely” enjoying his greatest tennis since final summer time. That ankle damage from final month is not a priority, he stated.
“I don’t know if that is the most effective sport that I’m enjoying, however for sure it’s the most effective feeling,” the Wimbledon champion stated. “I’m feeling nice on the courtroom. I’m shifting nice. … I’m not fascinated about the ankle anymore on the courtroom.”
Alcaraz will face No. 11 seed Grigor Dimitrov on Thursday within the quarterfinals. Dimitrov beat No. 8 seed Hubert Hurkacz 3-6, 6-3, 7-6 (3) after a tiebreaker by which Hurkacz was penalized for touching the online along with his foot.
Tied at 2-2 within the tiebreaker, the match referee stated Hurkacz’s foot touched the online as he charged ahead on a return. It value him some extent. Hurkacz slammed his racquet in protest.
No. 3 seed Medvedev, after a decent opening set, pulled away to win his ninth straight match in South Florida and proceed his run at back-to-back titles.
Medvedev trailed 4-0 within the tiebreaker earlier than rallying to take the set. He stated he used that momentum to get out to a quick begin and end his milestone victory.
“I might say earlier than the match, the will to win is similar, however for positive, the sensation of profitable, and through the match when you’re profitable, is totally different,” he stated. “The sentiments are totally different, however the need is similar and that’s what retains me going.”
Medvedev goes for victory No. 351 on Wednesday towards Nicolas Jarry, the No. 22 seed who ousted No. 7 seed Casper Ruud 7-6 (3), 6-3.
Australian Open champion Jannik Sinner, seeded No. 2, improved to 19-1 in matches this 12 months with a 6-4, 6-3 victory over Christopher O’Connell to succeed in the quarterfinals.
In the course of the match, commentators stated a spectator had fainted within the 82-degree temperatures and play was stopped. Sinner got here to the sideline and handed up drinks and towels to the particular person.
Additionally advancing was Tomas Machac, who reached the quarterfinals to face Sinner with a 6-3, 6-3 win over Matteo Arnaldi.
On the ladies’s aspect, No. 4 seed Elena Rybakina outlasted No. 8 seed Maria Sakkari 7-5, 6-7 (4), 6-4 in a gruelling match that lasted 2 hours and 48 minutes to earn a spot within the semifinals.
Two-time Grand Slam champion Victoria Azarenka defeated Yulia Putintseva 7-6 (4), 1-6, 6-3 to additionally make the semifinals. It was the second time that Azarenka, 34, has made it to the semifinals this season after going that far simply as soon as in 2023. She has received the Miami Open 3 times.
