Aryna Sabalenka hails 'amazing performance' as she downs Barbora Krejcikova at Miami Open, Andreescu pulls out

Aryna Sabalenka hailed her «amazing performance» as she downed Barbora Krejcikova in straight sets to reach the quarter-finals at the Miami Open on Monday evening. The world No. 2 secured her 20th victory of the season with a hugely impressive 6-3 6-2 win against the former French Open champion at Hard Rock Stadium in what was their third encounter already this year.

Ad Sabalenka, who will next take on Sorana Cirstea of Romania in the last eight, defeated the No. 16 seed in style to take her record this campaign to 20-2 — a reflection of her dominance that has included her triumph at Melbourne Park. WTA Miami'I don't want to be forgotten' — Krejcikova aims to disrupt 'big three' talk in Miami18 HOURS AGO «It was an amazing performance from me,» Sabalenka said.

«I think I played really great tennis today. »I'm super happy with the level, especially against a player like Barbora. They are always tough matches against her.

«I think in the last two matches I won the first set, and every time in the second set I would get crazy on court and talk to myself, lose it a little bit. »Today, I tried to stay focused no matter what, keep doing my thing, and focus on myself. «I think because of my serve today there was a lot of pressure on her.