The Argentinian Francisco Cerúndolo, number 31 in the world ranking, eliminated Canadian Félix Auger-Aliassime on Monday (6-2 and 7-5). and met Italian Lorenzo Sonego (n.59) in the round of 16 of the Masters 1,000 in Miami, on a day where Greek Stefanos Tsitsipas and Russian Karen Khachanov also advanced.
Cerúndolo, a semifinalist in this tournament last year, won in one hour and 43 minutes against Auger-Aliassime, number 6 in the world, and waiting for him is a Sonego who surprised Frances Tiafoe (n.14) with a strong winning serve.
The duel will be held this Tuesday, after Cerúndolo avenged Auger-Aliassime’s defeats he was punished by him earlier this year at the Australian Open and Indian Wells.
Tsitsipas, second favorite in Miami, advanced with great difficulty, defeating Chilean Cristian Garín (n.82) 6-3, 4-6 and 6-4.
In an electric atmosphere in central Miami, with many Chilean flags in the stands and the continued support of his compatriots, Garín was able to balance the match with a good serving performance after losing the first set, but he paid for the only break gained in the third set in the elimination.
Tsitsipas solved a very complicated duel against Garínwho took advantage of his shoulder injury and difficulty connecting backhands to continue to find his weak punch.
Now the Russian is waiting for you Karen Khachanov, who defeated the Czech Jiri Lehecka (6-2 and 6-4).
He is also Russian Daniil Medvedev, recent Indian Wells finalist, advances without playing due to Slovakian Alex Molcan’s withdrawal and will meet in the round of 16 with Frenchman Quentin Halys (n.79), who beat Mackenzie McDonald 7-6(2) and 6-3.
French tennis also brought veteran Adrian Mannarino to the round of 16who defeated Polish Hubert Hurkacz, champion of this tournament in 2021, 7-6(5) and 7-6(-0).
The Pole overturned four match points in the previous round against Australian Thanasi Kokkinakis, but he was helpless against an in-form Mannarino, who met Christopher Eubanks.
The 26-year-old American eliminated Frenchman Gregoire Barrere (6-3, 7-6(7)) and next Monday he will enter the top hundred of the world ranking for the first time.
Miami Open
Third round (masc.)
Adrian Mannarino def. Hubert Hurkacz 7-6 (5), 7-6 (0)
Christopher Eubanks def. Gregoire Barrere 6-3, 7-6 (7)
Quentin Halys def. Mackenzie McDonald 7-6 (2), 6-3
Francisco Cerundolo def. Felix Auger-Aliassime 6-2, 7-5
Lorenzo Sonego def. Frances Tiafoe 6-3, 6-4
Karen Khachanov def. Jiri Lehecka 6-2, 6-4
Stefanos Tsitsipas def. Christian Garin 6-3, 4-6, 6-4
Source: La Verdad
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