Daniil Medvedev returns a ball from Dominik Koepfer, of Germany, in their men's singles fourth round match at the Miami Open tennis tournament, Tuesday, March 26, 2024, in Miami Gardens, Fla.
Dominik Koepfer, of Germany, serves to Daniil Medvedev in their men's singles fourth round match at the Miami Open tennis tournament, Tuesday, March 26, 2024, in Miami Gardens, Fla.
Casper Ruud, of Norway, plays a ball from Nicolas Jarry, of Chile, in their men's singles fourth round match at the Miami Open tennis tournament, Tuesday, March 26, 2024, in Miami Gardens, Fla.
Nicolas Jarry, of Chile, serves to Casper Ruud, of Norway, in their men's singles fourth round match at the Miami Open tennis tournament, Tuesday, March 26, 2024, in Miami Gardens, Fla.
Victoria Azarenka celebrates winning a point against Yulia Putintseva, of Kazakhstan, in their women's singles quarterfinal match at the Miami Open tennis tournament, Tuesday, March 26, 2024, in Miami Gardens, Fla.
Fans cheer for Nicolas Jarry, of Chile, during his match against Casper Ruud, of Norway, in their men's singles fourth round match at the Miami Open tennis tournament, Tuesday, March 26, 2024, in Miami Gardens, Fla.
Nicolas Jarry, of Chile, celebrates winning a point against Casper Ruud, of Norway, in their men's singles fourth round match at the Miami Open tennis tournament, Tuesday, March 26, 2024, in Miami Gardens, Fla.
Daniil Medvedev runs to play a return to Dominik Koepfer, of Germany, in their men's singles match at the Miami Open tennis tournament, Tuesday, March 26, 2024, in Miami Gardens, Fla.
Victoria Azarenka plays a ball from Yulia Putintseva, of Kazakhstan, in their women's singles quarterfinal match at the Miami Open tennis tournament, Tuesday, March 26, 2024, in Miami Gardens, Fla.
Jannik Sinner of Italy gestures after defeating Christopher O'Connell during the Miami Open tennis tournament, Tuesday, March 26, 2024, in Miami Gardens, Fla.
Daniil Medvedev runs to play a ball from Dominik Koepfer, of Germany, in their men's singles fourth round match at the Miami Open tennis tournament, Tuesday, March 26, 2024, in Miami Gardens, Fla.
Daniil Medvedev returns a ball from Dominik Koepfer, of Germany, in their men's singles fourth round match at the Miami Open tennis tournament, Tuesday, March 26, 2024, in Miami Gardens, Fla.
Dominik Koepfer, of Germany, returns a ball from Daniil Medvedev in their men's singles fourth round match at the Miami Open tennis tournament, Tuesday, March 26, 2024, in Miami Gardens, Fla.
Carlos Alcaraz, of Spain, hits a volley to Lorenzo Musetti, of Italy, during the Miami Open tennis tournament Tuesday, March 26, 2024, in Miami Gardens, Fla.
Lorenzo Musetti, of Italy, hits a return to Carlos Alcaraz, of Spain, during the Miami Open tennis tournament Tuesday, March 26, 2024, in Miami Gardens, Fla.
Carlos Alcaraz of Spain celebrates after defeating Lorenzo Musetti of Italy during the Miami Open tennis tournament, Tuesday, March 26, 2024, in Miami Gardens, Fla.
Elena Rybakina, of Kazakhstan, gestures after defeating Maria Sakkari, of Greece, during the Miami Open tennis tournament Tuesday, March 26, 2024, in Miami Gardens, Fla.
Maria Sakkari of Greece returns the ball to Elena Rybakina of Kazakhstan during the Miami Open tennis tournament, Tuesday, March 26, 2024, in Miami Gardens, Fla.
Defending champ Medvedev, No. 1 seed Alcaraz advance to Miami Open quarterfinals
Defending Miami Open champion Daniil Medvedev won his 350th career match to move into the quarterfinals for a fourth straight year, beating Dominik Koepfer
Daniil Medvedev returns a ball from Dominik Koepfer, of Germany, in their men's singles fourth round match at the Miami Open tennis tournament, Tuesday, March 26, 2024, in Miami Gardens, Fla.
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Dominik Koepfer, of Germany, serves to Daniil Medvedev in their men's singles fourth round match at the Miami Open tennis tournament, Tuesday, March 26, 2024, in Miami Gardens, Fla.
Rebecca Blackwell - staff, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Casper Ruud, of Norway, plays a ball from Nicolas Jarry, of Chile, in their men's singles fourth round match at the Miami Open tennis tournament, Tuesday, March 26, 2024, in Miami Gardens, Fla.
Rebecca Blackwell - staff, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Nicolas Jarry, of Chile, serves to Casper Ruud, of Norway, in their men's singles fourth round match at the Miami Open tennis tournament, Tuesday, March 26, 2024, in Miami Gardens, Fla.
Rebecca Blackwell - staff, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Victoria Azarenka celebrates winning a point against Yulia Putintseva, of Kazakhstan, in their women's singles quarterfinal match at the Miami Open tennis tournament, Tuesday, March 26, 2024, in Miami Gardens, Fla.
Rebecca Blackwell - staff, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Fans cheer for Nicolas Jarry, of Chile, during his match against Casper Ruud, of Norway, in their men's singles fourth round match at the Miami Open tennis tournament, Tuesday, March 26, 2024, in Miami Gardens, Fla.
Rebecca Blackwell - staff, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Nicolas Jarry, of Chile, celebrates winning a point against Casper Ruud, of Norway, in their men's singles fourth round match at the Miami Open tennis tournament, Tuesday, March 26, 2024, in Miami Gardens, Fla.
Rebecca Blackwell - staff, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Daniil Medvedev runs to play a return to Dominik Koepfer, of Germany, in their men's singles match at the Miami Open tennis tournament, Tuesday, March 26, 2024, in Miami Gardens, Fla.
Rebecca Blackwell - staff, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Victoria Azarenka plays a ball from Yulia Putintseva, of Kazakhstan, in their women's singles quarterfinal match at the Miami Open tennis tournament, Tuesday, March 26, 2024, in Miami Gardens, Fla.
Rebecca Blackwell - staff, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Jannik Sinner of Italy gestures after defeating Christopher O'Connell during the Miami Open tennis tournament, Tuesday, March 26, 2024, in Miami Gardens, Fla.
Marta Lavandier - staff, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Daniil Medvedev runs to play a ball from Dominik Koepfer, of Germany, in their men's singles fourth round match at the Miami Open tennis tournament, Tuesday, March 26, 2024, in Miami Gardens, Fla.
Rebecca Blackwell - staff, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Daniil Medvedev returns a ball from Dominik Koepfer, of Germany, in their men's singles fourth round match at the Miami Open tennis tournament, Tuesday, March 26, 2024, in Miami Gardens, Fla.
Rebecca Blackwell - staff, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Dominik Koepfer, of Germany, returns a ball from Daniil Medvedev in their men's singles fourth round match at the Miami Open tennis tournament, Tuesday, March 26, 2024, in Miami Gardens, Fla.
Rebecca Blackwell - staff, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Carlos Alcaraz, of Spain, hits a volley to Lorenzo Musetti, of Italy, during the Miami Open tennis tournament Tuesday, March 26, 2024, in Miami Gardens, Fla.
Marta Lavandier - staff, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Lorenzo Musetti, of Italy, hits a return to Carlos Alcaraz, of Spain, during the Miami Open tennis tournament Tuesday, March 26, 2024, in Miami Gardens, Fla.
Marta Lavandier - staff, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Carlos Alcaraz of Spain celebrates after defeating Lorenzo Musetti of Italy during the Miami Open tennis tournament, Tuesday, March 26, 2024, in Miami Gardens, Fla.
Marta Lavandier - staff, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Elena Rybakina, of Kazakhstan, gestures after defeating Maria Sakkari, of Greece, during the Miami Open tennis tournament Tuesday, March 26, 2024, in Miami Gardens, Fla.
Marta Lavandier - staff, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Maria Sakkari of Greece returns the ball to Elena Rybakina of Kazakhstan during the Miami Open tennis tournament, Tuesday, March 26, 2024, in Miami Gardens, Fla.
Marta Lavandier - staff, ASSOCIATED PRESS
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MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Defending Miami Open champion Daniil Medvedev won his 350th career match to move into the quarterfinals for a fourth straight year, beating Dominik Koepfer 7-6 (5), 6-0 on Tuesday.
Top-seeded Carlos Alcaraz also advanced with ease in a 6-3, 6-3 win over No. 23 seed Lorenzo Musetti.
Alcaraz, who beat Musetti in less than 90 minutes and looked comfortable as ever on the court, said he's “probably” playing his best tennis since last summer. That ankle injury from last month is no longer a concern, he said.
“I don't know if this is the best game that I'm playing, but without a doubt it's the best feeling,” the Wimbledon champion said. “I'm feeling great on the court. I'm moving great. ... I'm not thinking about the ankle anymore on the court.”
Alcaraz will face No. 11 seed Grigor Dimitrov on Thursday in the quarterfinals. Dimitrov beat No. 8 seed Hubert Hurkacz 3-6, 6-3, 7-6 (3) after a tiebreaker in which Hurkacz was penalized for touching the net with his foot.
Tied at 2-2 in the tiebreaker, the match referee said Hurkacz’s foot touched the net as he charged forward on a return. It cost him a point. Hurkacz slammed his racquet in protest.
In a match that lasted well into Wednesday morning, 2018 finalist and No. 4 seed Alexander Zverev reached his fourth Miami Open quarterfinal with a 6-1, 6-4 win over 15th-seeded Karen Khachanov 6-1, 6-4.
No. 3 seed Medvedev, after a tight opening set, pulled away to win his ninth straight match in south Florida and continue his run at back-to-back titles.
Medvedev trailed 4-0 in the tiebreaker before rallying to take the set. He said he used that momentum to get out to a fast start and finish his milestone victory.
“I would say before the match, the desire to win is the same, but for sure, the feeling of winning, and during the match while you're winning, is different,” he said. “The feelings are different, but the desire is the same and that's what keeps me going."
Medvedev goes for victory No. 351 on Wednesday against Nicolas Jarry, the No. 22 seed who ousted No. 7 seed Casper Ruud 7-6 (3), 6-3.
Australian Open champion Jannik Sinner, seeded No. 2, improved to 19-1 in matches this year with a 6-4, 6-3 victory over Christopher O'Connell to reach the quarterfinals.
In the middle of the match, commentators said a spectator had fainted in the 82 degree temperatures and play was stopped. Sinner came to the sideline and passed up drinks and towels to the person.
Also advancing was Tomas Machac, who reached the quarterfinals to face Sinner with a 6-3, 6-3 win over Matteo Arnaldi.
On the women’s side, No. 4 seed Elena Rybakina outlasted No. 8 seed Maria Sakkari 7-5, 6-7 (4), 6-4 in a grueling match that lasted 2 hours and 48 minutes to earn a spot in the semifinals.
Two-time Grand Slam champion Victoria Azarenka defeated Yulia Putintseva 7-6 (4), 1-6, 6-3 to also make the semifinals. It was the second time that Azarenka, 34, has made it to the semifinals this season after going that far just once in 2023. She has won the Miami Open three times.
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