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Novak Djokovic Marches Into Miami Quarters As Casper Ruud Exits

Novak Djokovic cruised into the quarter-finals of the Miami Open on Tuesday with a 6-2, 6-2 win over Italian Lorenzo Musetti in one hour 22 minutes. Musetti, the 15th seed from Tuscany, got off to a flying start to take a 2-0 lead in the first set but then proceeded to lose the next nine games as the Serb, looking confident and sharp, ran away with the game. Djokovic has won the Miami Open on six occasions but has not featured in the quarters since his last victory in 2016. The 37-year-old is now just three wins away from winning his 100th tour-level title.

Alex De Minaur Ends Joao Fonseca Challenge, Alexander Zverev Marches On In Miami Open

Australia's Alex de Minaur put an end to Brazilian talent Joao Fonseca's challenge at the Miami Open, outlasting the 18-year-old 5-7, 7-5, 6-3 in an enthralling contest. Attendance on stadium court had been sparse throughout Monday, but the Hard Rock Stadium turned into a mini-Maracana Stadium for Fonseca's match, complete with Brazilian flags and football-style chanting. Fonseca brought his energetic brand of ultra-attacking tennis, but De Minaur was up to the challenge, coping with both the blistering forehands and the partisan crowd.

Alexander Zverev Marches On In Miami Open, Naomi Osaka Falls

Top seed Alexander Zverev recovered from a slow start to power into the fourth round of the Miami Open with a 7-5, 6-4 win against Australia's Jordan Thompson at Hard Rock Stadium on Monday. The German was 4-1 down in the first set but then went on a roll, winning eight of the next nine games to progress. Zverev lost in the opening round at Indian Wells, but with Carlos Alcaraz already out in Miami he will fancy his chances of adding to his list of seven Masters 1000 titles. "Jordan made it difficult for me for sure. He's a quality player," said Zverev. "When you're in rhythm, he knows how to break it a little bit. So he did extremely well today. I'm happy with my level from 1-4 onwards," he added.

Yuki Bhambri Dethrones Rohan Bopanna As India's No. 1 Men's Doubles Player

Indian tennis veteran Yuki Bhambri has been crowned the country's top doubles player following a win over Rohan Bopanna at the Miami Open in Florida on Sunday. The 32-year-old Bhambri will get the number one crown following the release of Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) doubles rankings at the conclusion of Miami Open end, as per Olympics.com. Bhambri and his Portugal partner Nuno Borges defeated Bopanna and Ivan Dodig of Croatia 6-4, 3-6, 10-7 in the round of 32 match.

France's Alize Cornet To Attempt Surprise WTA Tour Comeback

French player Alize Cornet announced on Monday she will make a return to professional tennis less than a year after retiring from the sport. The 35-year-old, who holds the women's record for most consecutive Grand Slam appearances with 69, will play in a second-tier event in Spain which starts on March 31. Cornet will enter the main draw of a clay-court tournament in Rouen in April as a wildcard, before playing in qualifying for the Italian and Madrid Opens. "Even if it's only for a few tournaments, the desire to play and the excitement of competition are definitely there," Cornet said in an Instagram post.

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Novak Djokovic Marches Into Miami Quarters As Casper Ruud Exits

Alex De Minaur Ends Joao Fonseca Challenge, Alexander Zverev Marches On In Miami Open

Alexander Zverev Marches On In Miami Open, Naomi Osaka Falls

Yuki Bhambri Dethrones Rohan Bopanna As India's No. 1 Men's Doubles Player

France's Alize Cornet To Attempt Surprise WTA Tour Comeback

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