Carlos Alcaraz of Spain continued his impressive form at the Miami Open on Tuesday, securing a straight-set victory over Italy’s Lorenzo Musetti with a score of 6-3, 6-3 in under 90 minutes. The 20-year-old top seed showcased his dominance on the hard court, moving one step closer to achieving the coveted Sunshine Double after his recent triumph at Indian Wells.
Alcaraz is set to face Bulgaria’s Grigor Dimitrov in the quarterfinals. Dimitrov earned his spot by overcoming Poland’s Hubert Hurkacz in a thrilling three-set match, finishing 3-6, 6-3, 7-6 (7-3). This marks Dimitrov’s first quarterfinal appearance in Miami, adding excitement to the upcoming clash.
In other matches, defending champion Daniil Medvedev of Russia advanced comfortably by defeating Germany’s Dominik Koepfer 7-6 (7-5), 6-0. Medvedev’s performance in the second set was particularly dominant, shutting out his opponent to secure the win.
Italy’s Jannik Sinner, fresh off his Australian Open success, maintained his momentum by dispatching Australia’s Christopher O’Connell 6-4, 6-3. Sinner’s consistent play reinforces his status as a rising star in the tennis world.
The Miami Open quarterfinals promise thrilling matchups as top players vie for the title. Alcaraz’s pursuit of the Sunshine Double adds an extra layer of intrigue, capturing the attention of tennis enthusiasts worldwide.
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Alcaraz, Sinner, Medvedev win straight sets to reach Miami quarters
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