World No 1 Aryna Sabalenka stormed into the quarter-finals of the Miami Open as she swept apart Zheng Qinwen in straight units on Monday.
Sabalenka beat her Chinese opponent 6-3 6-4 to arrange a conflict with Hailey Baptiste, who knocked out Jeļena Ostapenko on Sunday.
The world No 1’s solely defeat up to now in 2026 got here to Elena Rybakina through the Australian Open ultimate, Sabalenka having since gained 9 matches in a row together with her triumph at Indian Wells.
“Right now I can say I feel a good six or seven, a good seven (out of 10),” Sabalenka advised Sky Sports.
“It was a fast transition due to the climate I did not have as a lot time to organize as good as I may however joyful that by way of all of the matches I’ve performed right here I really feel higher and higher.
“Rhythm is back, serve is back, I definitely feel much better. She’s a fighter, I knew she’d bring it all until the last point.”
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Highlights of Mirra Andreeva in opposition to Victoria Mboko within the Miami Open
Jessica Pegula overcame Jaqueline Cristian 6-4 6-1 and will now face both Rybakina or Talia Gibson.
Coco Gauff in the meantime reached her first Miami Open quarter-final due to a 6-3 4-6 6-2 win over Sorana Cirstea, organising a gathering with the winner of Belinda Bencic and Amanda Anisimova.
“I guess it wouldn’t have to happen any other way than to put some work in,” stated Gauff post-match. “I think in the previous times I’ve played here, I’ve had some tough matches. Maybe mentally wasn’t in there. Today I just wanted to stay mentally in there.”
Earlier within the day rising Canadian star Victoria Mboko continued her ascent with a 7-6(4) 4-6 6-0 win over Mirra Andreeva to reach the final eight.
She will now face Karolina Muchova for a spot within the semis after the Czech’s 6-0 6-2 win over Alexandra Eala.
Medvedev overwhelmed by Cerundolo
Argentina’s Francisco Cerundolo superior to the fourth spherical of the boys’s draw with a 6-0 4-6 7-5 win over Tenth-ranked Daniil Medvedev.
The 27-year-old will subsequent face Ugo Humbert, whom he defeated on the 2024 Paris Olympics.
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Highlights of Francisco Cerundolo in opposition to Daniil Medvedev from the Miami Open
Medvedev, who not too long ago ended Carlos Alcaraz’s 16-match profitable streak in Indian Wells, fell to 19-5 on the season.
Cerundolo dominated the opening set earlier than Medvedev rallied to drive a decider. In the third, Medvedev saved 4 break factors at 3-4, however Cerundolo earned a late break and closed out the match with sturdy forehand play after two hours, 17 minutes.
Frances Tiafoe in the meantime knocked out defending champion Jakub Mensik in a 7-6(4), 4-6, 7-6(11) win after saving two match factors within the pair’s third-set tiebreak.
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