Australian Open champion Jannik Sinner continued his impressive form by securing his 20th victory of 2024, propelling him into the semifinals of the Miami Open for the third time in the last four years. Sinner, seeded second, displayed his prowess with a commanding 6-4, 6-2 triumph over Tomas Machac in the quarterfinals on Wednesday.
Sinner is set to face off against No. 3 seed Daniil Medvedev in a highly anticipated rematch of last year's Miami Open final. Despite Medvedev emerging victorious in their previous encounter, he has since suffered four consecutive defeats against Sinner.
Medvedev secured his spot in the semifinals with a solid 6-2, 7-6 (7) victory over No. 22 seed Nicolas Jarry in a late-night match. Sinner, now boasting a remarkable 20-1 record for the season, expressed satisfaction with his performance, highlighting the intensity of his match against Machac.
Reflecting on his match, Sinner acknowledged Machac's strong serving and aggressiveness but credited his own exceptional play, breaking his opponent's serve four times to clinch the win. The 22-year-old player emphasized the importance of consistent practice even when not feeling at his best, underscoring its impact on his current form.
On the women's side, 14th-seeded Ekaterina Alexandrova continued her impressive run by defeating No. 5 seed Jessica Pegula in a hard-fought battle, securing her first-ever Miami Open semifinal berth. Alexandrova expressed delight at her achievement, labeling the semifinal appearance as a significant milestone in her career.
Alexandrova is set to face Danielle Collins in the semifinals, with Collins advancing after a convincing 6-3, 6-2 victory over No. 23 seed Caroline Garcia. Collins, who last reached the Miami semifinals as a qualifier six years ago, displayed exceptional form throughout the tournament, winning 10 of 11 sets and needing just 80 minutes to dispatch Garcia.
Collins, who maintained her perfect record against Garcia, emphasized the need for focus and concentration against formidable opponents like Garcia. The stage is now set for thrilling semifinal matchups in both the men's and women's draws at the Miami Open.
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