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In Pics | Miami Open 2026: Sinner, Sabalenka cruise through to the quarterfinals

Updated On: 24 March, 2026 02:53 PM IST | Atharva Upasani

Title favourites Jannik Sinner and Aryna Sabalenka cruised through to the quarter-finals of the Miami Open. Meanwhile, defending champion Jakub Mensik was knocked out by the American favourite Frances Tiafoe. Here's more. (Pic: AFP)

Jannik Sinner (Pic: AFP)

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Jannik Sinner (Pic: AFP)
Jannik Sinner needed just 71 minutes to see off Moutet 6-1 6-4 inside the Hard Rock Stadium, booking himself a fourth-round meeting against American Alex Michelsen in the quarterfinal of the competition. The Italian will be the firm favorite after Alcaraz's shock defeat last night.

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Jannik Sinner needed just 71 minutes to see off Moutet 6-1 6-4 inside the Hard Rock Stadium, booking himself a fourth-round meeting against American Alex Michelsen in the quarterfinal of the competition. The Italian will be the firm favorite after Alcaraz's shock defeat last night.

Aryna Sabalenka booked a place in the quarterfinals of the Miami Open with a straight forward win over Zheng Qinwen, 6-3, 6-4. Sabalenka will be the favorite for the women's title after winning the Indian Wells trophy.

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Aryna Sabalenka booked a place in the quarterfinals of the Miami Open with a straight forward win over Zheng Qinwen, 6-3, 6-4. Sabalenka will be the favorite for the women's title after winning the Indian Wells trophy.

Elena Rybakina claimed a 6-2, 6-3 victory over Australian Talia Gibson to book a place in the last eight at the Miami Open.

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Elena Rybakina claimed a 6-2, 6-3 victory over Australian Talia Gibson to book a place in the last eight at the Miami Open.

American Coco Gauff progressed to the quarterfinal following a thrilling victory over Romania’s Sorana Cirstea. Gauff needed three sets to beat Cirstea 6-4, 3-6, 6-2.

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American Coco Gauff progressed to the quarterfinal following a thrilling victory over Romania’s Sorana Cirstea. Gauff needed three sets to beat Cirstea 6-4, 3-6, 6-2.

Frances Tiafoe saved two match points in an epic 7-6(11) decider to beat defending champion Jakub Mensik (12) in nearly three hours. The American fan favorite won a thrilling match 7-6(4) 4-6 7-6(11) to reach the last eight of the competition.

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Frances Tiafoe saved two match points in an epic 7-6(11) decider to beat defending champion Jakub Mensik (12) in nearly three hours. The American fan favorite won a thrilling match 7-6(4) 4-6 7-6(11) to reach the last eight of the competition.

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Silent checkmate

Silent checkmate

Roshan Diware (left) plays against Pragti Tupe while sisters Sarita Karde and Vaishali Savarkar watch, at the Mind Over Sight Chess Championship in Churchgate on Sunday. Pic/Ashish Raje

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