Osaka into Miami Open quarters, Swiatek cruises
Naomi Osaka will face American Danielle Collins for a place in the semi-finals of the Miami Open after the Japanese star beat Alison Riske 6-3, 6-4 on Monday.
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Swiatek ready to handle pressure of top ranking
Iga Swiatek puts her rise to world number one on the same level as her French Open win in 2020 but the 20-year-old Pole says she feels much better prepared to handle the pressure of her latest career milestone.
Miami Open: Naomi Osaka In Quarters, Iga Swiatek Cruises
Naomi Osaka will face American Danielle Collins for a place in the semi-finals of the Miami Open after the Japanese star beat Alison Riske 6-3, 6,4 on Monday. Osaka has responded strongly in Florida, advancing to the quarter-finals after leaving Indian Wells in tears earlier this month after being heckled by a fan. The four-time Grand Slam champion, who received a walkover in the previous round, is yet to drop a set and remains one of the favorites to land the title. "I am definitely happy," Osaka said afterwards during a courtside interview.
Miami Open: Daniil Medvedev reaches last 16, Naomi Osaka into quarters
Daniil Medvedev moved a step closer to reclaiming the world number one ranking as he beat Spaniard Pedro Martinez 6-3 6-4 on Monday to reach the last 16 at the Miami Open while Naomi Osaka cruised into the quarter-finals of the women's draw. Medvedev, who can replace Novak Djokovic on top of the world rankings if he reaches the Miami semi-finals, fired down 14 aces, won 79% of his first-serve points and broke Martinez three times to secure victory in 84 minutes.
Stefanos Tsitsipas to face US Open foe Carlos Alcaraz in Miami fourth round
Stefanos Tsitsipas will be hoping to improve on his shock loss to Carlos Alcaraz at the last US Open when he faces the Spanish teenager in the fourth round of the Miami Open.
Miami Open: Daniil Medvedev Breezes Into Last 16
Daniil Medvedev moved into the last 16 of the Miami Open on Monday with a comprehensive straight-sets triumph over Spain's Pedro Martinez. The Russian top seed remains the favourite for the title and his 6-3, 6-4 victory was as clinical as the one which sent Andy Murray out of the tournament in the previous round. Martinez competed well but once he was broken by Medvedev midway through the second set, the reigning US Open champion never looked back and wrapped up the win in one hour and 24 minutes. "I hit 14 aces and felt pretty good , the second set was tight but I managed to stay consistent," said Medvedev during a courtside interview.
Miami Open: Iga Swiatek and Naomi Osaka impress as they ease into quarter-finals
Soon to be World No 1 Iga Swiatek made quick work of 14th seeded American Coco Gauff to reach the Miami Open quarterfinals and continue an impressive WTA 1000 winning streak.
Miami Open: Iga Swiatek and Naomi Osaka gain last eight
Soon to be World No 1 Iga Swiatek made quick work of 14th seeded American Coco Gauff to reach the Miami Open quarterfinals and continue an impressive WTA 1000 winning streak.