Novak Djokovic gets a Masters 1000 record at the Miami Open on Sunday, while underdog Alexandra Eala stunned Madison Keys.
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NJOKOVIC GETS MASTERS 1000 RECORD AFTER WIN OVER CARABELLI
Djokovic gets a Masters 1000 record after he pulled off a 6-1, 7-6(1) victory over lucky loser Camilo Ugo Carabelli.
Furthermore, the Serbian No.4 seed recorded his 411th ATP Masters 1000-level win to break a tie with Rafael Nadal for the most on the all-time list.
Moreover, the six-time Miami champion thus advanced into the fourth round in record fashion.
Djokovic resumes his bid for another record for a seventh Miami Open title as he next faces Lorenzo Musetti in the round of 16.
The Itlaian No.15 seed advanced after he defeated Canada’s Felix Auger-Aliassime, 4-6, 6-2, 6-3.
EALA STUNS AUSTRALIAN OPEN CHAMP KEYS
Eala did the unthinkable after she stunned reigning Australian Open champion Keys, 6-4, 6-2.
Moreover, the 19-year-old Filipino world No.140 never lost the set in the tournament, and she didn’t flinch against the American 30-year-old world No.5
Furthermore, Eala is showcasing the skills she honed at the Rafael Nadal academy in Mallorca where she trained since was 13.
“I am just in disbeliefI knew I could win from the start, but the chances were low given that she is a great player,” Eala told the Tennis Channel.
“But I think my belief and the trust I had in myself is what pushed me through,” she added.
SWIATEK, BADOSA, RADUCANU ADVANCE
Iga Swiatek, Paulda Badosa, and Emma Raducanu were among the major women’s singles names who reached the next round.
Furthermore, Swiatek delivered a 7-6(2), 6-1 victory over No.27 seed Elise Mertens, with the Polish No.2 seed making the last 16 of a WTA 1000 event in 25-straight appearances.
Moreover, Swiatek will next face Elina Svitolona, who humbled 15th seed Karolina Muchova, 6-2, 4-6, 6-2.
Badosa also advanced after her 6-3, 7-6(3) win over Clara Tauson. Up next for the 27-year-old Spanish No.11 is Eala.
Raducanu will join Swiatek and Badosa after her opponent, American McCartney Kessler, retired from their third-round match while trailing 6-1, 3-0.
“I’m happy that I got my level up in the tiebreaker to close it in two sets. Also in the second set I felt like I was playing good, big confidence,” Swiatek said.
