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Carlos Alcaraz admits 'nerves' but downs Taylor Fritz to set up Jannik Sinner showdown at Miami Open

Carlos Alcaraz has admitted «nerves» but he still managed to overcome former champion Taylor Fritz to set up a showdown with Jannik Sinner in the semi-finals of the Miami Open. The world No. 1 was in dominant form once more as he swept past the American and local hero in straight sets, 6-4 6-2, to ensure his progression through to the last four in style with the young Italian his next intriguing opponent.

'Big Three' will be missed but game will continue to thrive - Inglot

BENGALURU : Tennis will miss the impact of the 'Big Three' both on and off the court when Rafa Nadal and Novak Djokovic join Roger Federer in retirement but the game has a bright future and will continue to thrive, former ATP Board member Alex Inglot told Reuters.

Medvedev and Alcaraz beat Americans to reach Miami Open semis

MIAMIA GARDENS, Florida: World number one Carlos Alcaraz and in-form Russian Daniil Medvedev booked their places in the Miami Open semifinals with convincing victories over American opponents at Hard Rock Stadium on Thursday. Alcaraz crushed ninth-seed Taylor Fritz 6-4, 6-2, while Medvedev ended qualifier Christopher Eubanks’ impressive run with a 6-3, 7-5 victory in their quarter-final. Alcaraz needed just 78 minutes to dismiss Fritz with the Spaniard yet again dominating with his big serve and attacking the American from the outset.

Alcaraz dumps Fritz to reach Miami semis, Medvedev advances

:Top seed Carlos Alcaraz moved to within two wins of completing the "Sunshine Double" with a 6-4 6-2 victory over Taylor Fritz at the Miami Open on Thursday while Daniil Medvedev ended the dream run of American qualifier Christopher Eubanks.

Daniil Medvedev sees off Christopher Eubanks to set up Miami Open semi-final against Karen Khachanov

Daniil Medvedev heralded his best-ever start to a season after ending Christopher Eubanks' barnstorming Miami Open run with a 6-3 7-5 victory that sent the Russian into his fifth consecutive ATP Tour semi-final, where he will face Karen Khachanov. The fourth seed has won 22 of his last 23 matches on tour, a streak in which he won titles in Rotterdam, Doha and Dubai before losing the Indian Wells final to Carlos Alcaraz. Ad «I have never had such a good start to the season.

Alonso amazed by Spain support for mission '33'

MELBOURNE : Ten years after his last Formula One race win with Ferrari, twice world champion Fernando Alonso is delighting in social media-driven support back home in Spain as he chases his 33rd victory at the age of 41 with his new team Aston Martin.

Jannik Sinner breezes past Emil Ruusuvuori in straight sets to progress to Miami Open semi-finals

Jannik Sinner is through to the semi-finals of the Miami Open for the second time in his career after a 6-3 6-1 win over Emil Ruusuvuori. Sinner has continued to build on his fine form after a semi-final run at Indian Wells earlier this month by defeating the Finn in a rain-disrupted match in straight sets, winning 95 per cent of his points on his first serve. Ad The Italian will face either world No.

World No. 2 Sabalenka knocked out of Miami Open by 74th-ranked Cirstea

MIAMI GARDENS, Florida: Sorana Cirstea advanced to her first semifinal of a WTA 1000 event in a decade, beating Australian Open champion Aryna Sabalenka 6-4, 6-4 at the Miami Open on Wednesday. The 32-year-old Cirstea beat the highest-ranked opponent of her career by knocking off the second-ranked Sabalenka. Cirstea previously defeated No. 4 Caroline Garcia this month at Indian Wells and topped Garcia again in the second round at Miami. “I think I’m a bit speechless,” Cirstea said. “I came out knowing that it’s going to be a really tough match. Aryna hits so hard, so I knew I had to hold my ground, and I’m very, very happy with my performance today.” The 74th-ranked Romanian, who has two career singles titles, will face either Petra Kvitova and Ekaterina Alexandrova in the semifinals. The Kvitova-Alexandrova match had been scheduled for Wednesday night but was postponed to Thursday because of rain; also postponed was the men’s match between top-ranked Carlos Alcaraz and No. 10 Taylor Fritz.

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Carlos Alcaraz admits 'nerves' but downs Taylor Fritz to set up Jannik Sinner showdown at Miami Open

'Big Three' will be missed but game will continue to thrive - Inglot

Medvedev and Alcaraz beat Americans to reach Miami Open semis

Alcaraz dumps Fritz to reach Miami semis, Medvedev advances

Daniil Medvedev sees off Christopher Eubanks to set up Miami Open semi-final against Karen Khachanov

Alonso amazed by Spain support for mission '33'

Jannik Sinner breezes past Emil Ruusuvuori in straight sets to progress to Miami Open semi-finals

World No. 2 Sabalenka knocked out of Miami Open by 74th-ranked Cirstea