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.

Ad Alcaraz fired 20 winners in the match and conceded just 13 unforced errors as he defeated the American under the lights at Hard Rock Stadium. Given he knows that he must retain his title in Miami in order to remain on top of the ATP world rankings, the pressure is very much on his shoulders. ATP MiamiHighlights: Alcaraz downs Fritz in straight sets at Miami Open25 MINUTES AGO Alcaraz is still very much on course to secure a coveted 'sunshine double' after he triumphed at Indian Wells prior to moving on to Miami, and he was left to reflect on the challenge he felt that Fritz presented for him at the tournament.

«A little bit of nerves at the beginning of the match,» Alcaraz said of facing Fritz. «It was new for me, playing against him. I knew that I had to play my game, the way that I was playing the previous matches, at a high level for me.

»Of course, I'm very happy with the way I started the match, with no mistakes and with a lot of power. It was a key for me to break his serve at the beginning and then [play] my game. «I've played against him in the final rounds of tournaments.

That means he is playing at a great level. Of course, I am sure that we are going to play for big things in the future. I can't wait to see our [improvement].» Medvedev takes down Miami Open surprise package Eubanks to set up last-four