Stefanos Tsitsipas crashes out as Daniil Medvedev wins, Christopher Eubanks' dream run continues at Miami Open
Stefanos Tsitsipas crashed out to Karen Khachanov as Daniil Medvedev recorded a comfortable win over Quentin Halys, while Christopher Eubanks' dream run continued at the Miami Open. World No. 16 Khachanov downed Tsitsipas in what was a big shock given that he entered the contest with a 0-6 head-to-head record on the ATP Tour against the Greek, as he secured his progression on the grandstand court.
Ad Remarkably, despite being a constant Grand Slam contender, Khachanov had suffered a 23-match losing streak against players in the top 10 of the ATP rankings, but he was able to break that frustrating run with a 7-6(4) 6-4 victory in 93 minutes. ATP MiamiHighlights: Khachanov stuns second seed Tsitsipas to reach Miami Open quarters38 MINUTES AGO “They say the third time is a charm, but for me, it took seven times, so I’m super happy,” Khachanov said. “Not most important that I beat Stefanos, but I think with the way I’m playing.
«After the Australian Open, I had some issues with an injury. I came back in Dubai without having played many matches and I’m just happy to continue at that level. I just want to continue that way, enjoy the process, and enjoy the journey.
It continues. “I think [restricting Tsitsipas] was the key,” he continued. “Both of us were serving pretty well in the first set, then I took it to the tie-break, and in the second set as soon as the opportunity came, I had to take it.