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Thrilling Matches and Surprising Upsets at the Miami Open Round of 32

The Miami Open presented by Itaú has delivered some electrifying moments as the men’s singles Round of 32 concluded. From fierce battles to commanding performances, here’s a look at how the matches unfolded:

Zverev Secures Solid Win

  • Alexander Zverev (GER) defeated Jordan Thompson (AUS) 7-5, 6-4 Zverev maintained his composure to seal a straight-set victory over Thompson, showcasing his strong baseline game.

De Minaur’s Gritty Comeback

  • Alex de Minaur (AUS) overcame João Fonseca (BRA) 5-7, 7-5, 6-3 De Minaur clawed his way back after losing the first set, proving his resilience and adaptability.

Machac Stuns Opelka

  • Tomas Machac (CZE) bested Reilly Opelka (USA) 7-6(1), 6-3 Machac’s impressive tiebreak win in the first set gave him the momentum to claim victory.

Fritz Dominates Shapovalov

  • Taylor Fritz (USA) triumphed over Denis Shapovalov (CAN) 7-5, 6-3 Fritz’s aggressive play proved too much for Shapovalov, securing a convincing win.

Fils Fends Off Tiafoe in a Thriller

  • Arthur Fils (FRA) defeated Frances Tiafoe (USA) 7-6(11), 5-7, 6-2 In a battle of nerves, Fils outlasted Tiafoe in an intense final set, pulling off a remarkable win.

Berrettini’s Commanding Performance

  • Matteo Berrettini (ITA) swept past Zizou Bergs (BEL) 6-4, 6-4 Berrettini’s powerful serves and clean groundstrokes kept him firmly in control.

Walton Edges Past Wong in a Tight Clash

  • Adam Walton (AUS) defeated Chak Lam Coleman Wong (HKG) 7-6(6), 4-6, 6-4 Walton’s strong mental game earned him the victory in a match that could have gone either way.

Mensik Cruises to Victory

  • Jakub Mensik (CZE) overcame Roman Safiullin (RUS) 6-4, 6-4 Mensik displayed confidence and finesse, efficiently dispatching Safiullin.

Stay tuned for more thrilling matchups as the Miami Open progresses!

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