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Report on Miami Open ATP Round 2 matches, as Carlos Alcaraz began title defence in style and Fritz attains significant milestone.
Miami Open defending champion Carlos Alcaraz began his sunshine double pursuit in style by defeating Facundo Bagnis 6-0, 6-2 to secure his third round spot.
His opening set 6-0 victory against Bagnis in Miami is his first bagel in the first set at ATP Masters 1000 level.
Alcaraz, who won the Indian Wells title a week ago, is the favourite to successfully defend his Miami Open title in the absence of Novak Djokovic.
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The world No.1 will now face unseeded Lajovic in the third round.
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21:00 - 23.03.2023
TENNIS 'I want to beat Nadal and Djokovic, be one of the best tennis players in history' - Carlos Alcaraz
Carlos Alcaraz disclosed in the latest Players’ Voice, where he gave Eurosport a fascinating insight into his mindset of defeating Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal, and approach as he targets more success this season.
More results from Round 2 matches in the Miami Open ATP-1000 level
Taro Daniels caused the major upset of the day, stunning Alexander Zverev 6-0, 6-4 in a dominant performance to book his next-round spot.
Holger Rune defeated Fucsovics in straight sets of 6-3, 7-5, while Grigor Dimitrov made a huge comeback from a set down to advance over Struff 4-6 7-6 6-4.
2019 semifinalist Denis Shapovalov overcame Guido Pella 6-3, 3-6, 6-3, and Tommy Paul rallied past Huesler 5-7, 6-3, 6-4 for his third-round qualification.
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15:22 - 24.03.2023
TENNIS Miami Open 2023: Rybakina sets up a third-round clash with Badosa, plus more results from Round 2
Recap of second round matches at Miami Open, with Elena Rybakina extending her winning streak to career-high nine wins.
Fritz reaches 150th milestone in Miami Open
Taylor Fritz posted his 150th career hard-court victory in Miami, cruising past wild card Emilo Nava 6-4, 6-1
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Jannik Sinner heads into Round 3 easing past Laslo Djere 6-4, 6-2, while Andrey Rublev had a 7-6(3), 6-4 triumph over JJ Wolf.
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By defeating Djere, Sinner won his 16th match out of 20 appearances at the Sunshine Double. Since 1990, only three other players have as many wins within their first 20 matches - Djokovic, Alcaraz, Hurkacz.
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05:01 - 25.03.2023
TENNIS Miami Open 2023: Sabalenka overcomes injury and Rogers to secure Round 3 spot
Aryna Sabalenka continued her impressive start to the year, shaking off Rogers and injury scary to secure third round spot in Miami.
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