The Miami Open presented by Itaú brought plenty of drama and excitement in the men’s Round of 16, with top seeds showcasing their prowess and underdogs battling fiercely. Here’s how the day unfolded:
Korda Outlasts Monfils in a Three-Set Thriller
- Sebastian Korda (USA) def. Gaël Monfils (FRA) 6-4, 2-6, 6-4
Korda held his nerve to edge out the experienced Monfils in a nail-biting three-setter. Despite a spirited comeback from Monfils in the second set, the American managed to close it out in the decider, igniting the home crowd.
Djokovic Cruises Past Musetti
- Novak Djokovic (SRB) def. Lorenzo Musetti (ITA) 6-2, 6-2
The world No. 1 showed his dominance once again, dismantling Musetti in straight sets. Djokovic’s relentless precision left no room for the Italian to find his rhythm.
Dimitrov Delivers Against Nakashima
- Grigor Dimitrov (BUL) def. Brandon Nakashima (USA) 6-4, 7-5
Dimitrov brought his signature flair to the court, overpowering Nakashima in a closely contested match. The Bulgarian’s experience made the difference as he closed out both sets in style.
Cerundolo Upsets Ruud with Commanding Performance
- Francisco Cerundolo (ARG) def. Casper Ruud (NOR) 6-4, 6-2
In one of the day’s biggest surprises, Cerundolo dismantled fifth seed Ruud with an aggressive baseline game. The Argentine’s resilience and sharp shot-making paved the way to a convincing win.
Fritz Powers Past Walton
- Taylor Fritz (USA) def. Adam Walton (AUS) 6-3, 7-5
Fritz brought the heat against Walton, dominating the first set and holding firm in the second. The American’s powerful serve and consistent groundstrokes sealed the match in straight sets.
Berrettini Battles Past de Minaur
- Matteo Berrettini (ITA) def. Alex de Minaur (AUS) 6-3, 7-6(7)
Berrettini faced a stern test from the relentless de Minaur but ultimately prevailed in a tense tiebreaker. His booming serve and clutch play proved decisive in clinching the win.
The stage is now set for the quarterfinals, promising even more fireworks in Miami. Stay tuned for all the action and latest updates from the Miami Open!
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