Miami Open LIVE: Top seed Carlos Alcaraz stormed into the fourth round at Miami Open. The top seed defeated Dusan Lajovic in straight sets in the third round on Monday, 27th March 2023. Meanwhile, third seed Casper Ruud will also play his third round contest later. In the Women’s Singles, Barbora Krejcikova and Aryna Sabalenka will play their respective third round matches. Follow Miami Open 2023 LIVE updates on InsideSport.IN
Miami Open LIVE: Carlos Alcaraz reaches fourth round at Miami Open 2023, Aryna Sabalenka, Barbora Krejcikova eye pre-quarterfinal spots – Follow LIVE updates
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Men’s Singles
- Carlos Alcaraz BEAT Dusan Lajovic – 6-0, 7-6(5)
- Casper Ruud vs Botic van de Zandschulp – 6.00 AM
Women’s Singles
- Barbora Krejcikova vs Madison Keys – 3.00 AM
- Aryna Sabalenka vs Marie Bouzkova – 4.30 AM
Carlos Alcaraz vs Dusan Lajovic
Carlos Alcaraz continued his ‘Sunshine Double’ quest in style Sunday, overcoming Dusan Lajovic 6-0, 7-6(5) to reach the fourth round at the Miami Open.
Arriving off his title run in Indian Wells, the World No. 1 has quickly adapted to the faster conditions in Miami, where he is the defending champion. In a high-quality performance, the top seed overpowered Lajovic with his relentless aggression on return and he demonstrated incredible agility to cover the court and repel attacks from the Serbian.
The Spaniard, who hit 27 winners to Lajovic’s eight, recovered from failing to serve out the match at 5-4 in the second set against Lajovic, recomposing himself to seal his eighth consecutive straight-sets win on his fourth match point in one hour and 31 minutes.
Casper Ruud vs Botic van de Zandschulp
Casper Ruud is yet to go past the third round in any tournament in the ATP Tour this year. He is aiming to break the streak in the Miami Open this year. The Norwegian began the Miami Open campaign with a 6-, 6-3 win against Ilya Ivashka in the second round. He is set to face Botic van de Zandschulp in the upcoming contest.
Zandschulp is the 26th seed in the tournament. He has received a bye from the first round and began his campaign with a three-set win against Alexei Popyrin. He now faces a big challenge against third seed Casper Ruud.
Women’s Singles
Barbora Krejcikova vs Madison Keys
After winning the Dubai Open, Barbora Krejcikova aims to lift her second title in the WTA tour this year. She entered the Miami Open as the 16th seed. She began her campaign in the second round and sailed past Aliaksandra Sasnovich 6-3, 6-2. The 16th seed now faces 19th seed Madison Keys in a blockbuster contest.
Madison Keys also received a bye from the first round. In the second round, she clinched a 6-4, 6-4 win against compatriot Robin Montgomery. Both the players will be facing for the second time in the WTA Tour. Keys won their previous meeting.
Aryna Sabalenka vs Marie Bouzkova
Second seed Aryna Sabalenka is aiming to lift her third title this year. Following the withdrawal of Iga Swiatek, Sabalenka is actually the top seed in the tournament. She afaces Marie Bouzkova in the third round.
31st seed Bouzkova began her campaign in the second round. She clinched a come-from-behind win in three sets against Anna Blinkova to set up clash against Aryna Sabalenka.
Where to watch Miami Open 2023 LIVE?
Miami Open 2023 matches can be watched LIVE on Tennis TV.
Miami Open LIVE: Carlos Alcaraz reaches fourth round at Miami Open 2023, Aryna Sabalenka, Barbora Krejcikova eye pre-quarterfinal spots – Follow LIVE updates
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