Miami Open 2024 Day 7 Recap

The 2024 Miami Open quarter-final lineup is full, and the highest 4 seeds are nonetheless within the combine. In Tuesday’s fourth-round motion, Alcaraz, Sinner, Medvedev, and Zverev gained straight-set victories.

Medvedev was first to e-book his spot, overcoming a sluggish begin to bagel Koepfer within the second; Jannik Sinner wasn’t far behind, additionally recovering from a difficult first set to chalk up his nineteenth match win of the season.

Carlos Alcaraz then put within the cleanest efficiency of the day, together with his pacey groundstrokes and selection proving far an excessive amount of for Musetti to deal with.

Different victors had been Zverev, who outclassed Khachanov; Dimitrov, who made his first-ever Miami last-eight look; Marozsan, who’s getting ready to coming into the highest 30; and Machac, who was too composed for Arnaldi.

You may see all the outcomes from the fourth spherical under and choose highlights.

Day Seven 2024 Miami Open Spherical of 16 Outcomes

Winner
Loser
Scoreline

Carlos Alcaraz (1)
Lorenzo Musetti (23)
6-3 6-3

Jannik Sinner (2)
Christopher O’Connell
6-4 6-3

Daniil Medvedev (3)
Dominik Koepfer
7-6(5) 6-0

Alexander Zverev (4)
Karen Khachanov (15)
6-1 6-4

Nicolas Jarry
Casper Ruud (7)
7-6(3) 6-3

Grigor Dimitrov (11)
Hubert Hurkacz (8)
3-6 6-3 7-6(3)

Fabian Marozsan
Alex de Minaur (9)
6-4 0-6 6-1

Tomas Machac
Matteo Arnaldi
6-3 6-3

Medvedev Knocks Off Koepfer

Daniil Medvedev is attempting to defend a tour-level title for the primary time in Miami, and he’s one step nearer due to a stable 7-6(5), 6-0 victory over Dominik Koepfer.

The Russian overcame a slow-ish begin in opposition to the difficult German lefty, recovering from 0-4 down within the tiebreak to romp house in 1 hour and 29 minutes.

I nonetheless assume Meddy must hone his serve, however he solely confronted one break level within the match (albeit dropping it), and his return recreation is creating loads of alternatives. However in opposition to the likes of Alcaraz? Based mostly on their present ranges, it’s an uphill battle.

Generally it occurs if you lose the primary set the way in which he misplaced it. He performed excellent, in all probability was nearer to successful it due to the 4/0 within the tie-break and if you lose such a set, particularly when the factors had been robust, it brings your vitality down. I knew I had to make use of that in the beginning of the second set. That’s why it was an important and I managed to do it. Generally that occurs, however the degree was excessive at the moment. Medvedev on overcoming a sluggish begin vs Koepfer.

Sinner Overcomes O’Connell

Jannik Sinner is into his fourth Miami Open quarter-final with a difficult 6-4, 6-3 win over Christopher O’Connell.

The Aussie proved a succesful foil within the opening exchanges, utilizing his selection to trigger Sinner issues as he solid right into a 3-1 lead and held one other break level in recreation six, just for Sinner to reel off 4 straight video games to take the set 6-4.

From there, Sinner was capable of take command, and an early break within the second allowed him to play freely as O’Connell’s perception had been zapped, and he made some questionable shot decisions after having the Italian on the ropes.

At this time was a lot completely different than Sunday’s match. Way more windy, so I needed to modify somewhat bit,” Sinner mentioned. “I had some probabilities even earlier than I broke him, so I knew I used to be doing the appropriate issues. I attempted to serve actually stable. He made some errors in necessary moments and I feel at the moment was the important thing. Sinner on his win over O’Connell

Alcaraz Too Robust for Musetti

Carlos Alcaraz has regarded just like the strongest participant in Miami thus far and has continued that development with a commanding 6-3, 6-3 win over Lorenzo Musetti.

The Italian had picked up his greatest win of the yr in opposition to Ben Shelton within the third spherical, however in reality, he was unable to bother Alcaraz, who dominated in all areas; the highest seed fired 23 winners, gained 22 of 26 on the web and gained 63% of second serve return factors to make sure the scoreboard was firmly in his favour.

I do know that his type is taking part in from the again with spin. I attempted to not let him really feel snug on the courtroom. I attempted to play my recreation, play aggressively with my pictures, go to the online, drop pictures, and use my type. I feel I did fairly effectively, and I’m actually pleased with my efficiency. Alcaraz on his gameplan vs Musetti.

Different Matches of Word

Jarry Rallies Previous Ruud: A second profession Masters 1000 quarter-final for Jarry, who’s turn into somebody you don’t wish to see in your draw just lately, and he proved an excessive amount of for Ruud in windy circumstances. 7-6(3), 6-3.
Machac Too Robust for Arnaldi: The Czech backed up his win in opposition to Murray with a composed efficiency in opposition to Arnaldi 6-3 6-3.
Dimitrov Edges Hurkacz: It was a good three-setter that Dimitrov edged in a tiebreak, aided by Hurkacz touching the online in an important level that the Umpire appropriately noticed. 3-6, 6-3, 7-6(3). Dimitrov has now made at the very least the quarter-finals at each Masters 1000 match.
Zverev Zaps Khachanov: Sascha displayed aggressiveness and was not dealing with a break level. He gained 83% of his second serve to progress 6-1, 6-4.
Marozsan Derails de Minaur: The Hungarian improved to 4-1 vs prime 10 gamers as he upset Alex de Minaur 6-4, 1-6, 6-1 within the night time match on Grandstand Courtroom. De Minaur missed out on being the primary participant to notch 20 wins this season. Sinner now has 19.