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Turin ATP Finals Presentations
World No. 1 Novak Djokovic, who will start Sunday in Turin in search of a sixth Masters win to match record-holder Roger Federer, will face Stefanos Tsitsipas, Andrey Rublev and Casper Ruud in his group, according to the draw made Thursday night. In the other group, world No. 2 Daniil Medvedev, winner of last year's Masters, will face Alexander Zverev, Matteo Berrettini and Hubert Hurkacz. The Tennis Masters, which brings together the eight best players of each season at the end of the year, is played in Turin from this year until 2025, after twelve editions played in London. "Nole", five-time winner of the event (2008, 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015), has the opportunity to continue collecting records in case of new success to join Federer on the shelves, crowned six times. The Serb can play with a clear head, as he is now assured of finishing the year at the top of the world rankings for the seventh time in his career after his success last Sunday at the Paris Masters 1000. And this before his last appointment of the year: the Davis Cup (November 25-December 5), for the second edition of its revisited formula. "Djoko, the only 30-year-old in a tournament where the seven other participants are 25 years old or younger, will meet for the first time in his group (green) the Russian Andrey Rublev (N.5), who could have been on his way to Paris (in the quarters) if he had not fallen in the second round against the American Taylor Fritz. In the other group, the red one, Russian Daniil Medvedev will meet German Alexander Zverev (N.3), whom he beat in the semifinals in Bercy (6-2, 6-2) before losing to Djokovic in the final. The defending Masters champion will face Italy's Matteo Berrettini, the No. 1 player in the ATP rankings, who is expected to get a big boost from the fans in Turin. Turin will be the 15th city, the first in Italy, to host this tournament created in 1970. The matches will take place from Sunday until November 21 at the Pala Alpitour, presented as the largest indoor stadium in Italy. This multi-sports complex was built for the 2006 Winter Olympics (it hosted the ice hockey competition).
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Turin ATP Finals Presentations
World No. 1 Novak Djokovic, who will start Sunday in Turin in search of a sixth Masters win to match record-holder Roger Federer, will face Stefanos Tsitsipas, Andrey Rublev and Casper Ruud in his group, according to the draw made Thursday night. In the other group, world No. 2 Daniil Medvedev, winner of last year's Masters, will face Alexander Zverev, Matteo Berrettini and Hubert Hurkacz. The Tennis Masters, which brings together the eight best players of each season at the end of the year, is played in Turin from this year until 2025, after twelve editions played in London. "Nole", five-time winner of the event (2008, 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015), has the opportunity to continue collecting records in case of new success to join Federer on the shelves, crowned six times. The Serb can play with a clear head, as he is now assured of finishing the year at the top of the world rankings for the seventh time in his career after his success last Sunday at the Paris Masters 1000. And this before his last appointment of the year: the Davis Cup (November 25-December 5), for the second edition of its revisited formula. "Djoko, the only 30-year-old in a tournament where the seven other participants are 25 years old or younger, will meet for the first time in his group (green) the Russian Andrey Rublev (N.5), who could have been on his way to Paris (in the quarters) if he had not fallen in the second round against the American Taylor Fritz. In the other group, the red one, Russian Daniil Medvedev will meet German Alexander Zverev (N.3), whom he beat in the semifinals in Bercy (6-2, 6-2) before losing to Djokovic in the final. The defending Masters champion will face Italy's Matteo Berrettini, the No. 1 player in the ATP rankings, who is expected to get a big boost from the fans in Turin. Turin will be the 15th city, the first in Italy, to host this tournament created in 1970. The matches will take place from Sunday until November 21 at the Pala Alpitour, presented as the largest indoor stadium in Italy. This multi-sports complex was built for the 2006 Winter Olympics (it hosted the ice hockey competition).
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Turin ATP Finals Presentations
World No. 1 Novak Djokovic, who will start Sunday in Turin in search of a sixth Masters win to match record-holder Roger Federer, will face Stefanos Tsitsipas, Andrey Rublev and Casper Ruud in his group, according to the draw made Thursday night. In the other group, world No. 2 Daniil Medvedev, winner of last year's Masters, will face Alexander Zverev, Matteo Berrettini and Hubert Hurkacz. The Tennis Masters, which brings together the eight best players of each season at the end of the year, is played in Turin from this year until 2025, after twelve editions played in London. "Nole", five-time winner of the event (2008, 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015), has the opportunity to continue collecting records in case of new success to join Federer on the shelves, crowned six times. The Serb can play with a clear head, as he is now assured of finishing the year at the top of the world rankings for the seventh time in his career after his success last Sunday at the Paris Masters 1000. And this before his last appointment of the year: the Davis Cup (November 25-December 5), for the second edition of its revisited formula. "Djoko, the only 30-year-old in a tournament where the seven other participants are 25 years old or younger, will meet for the first time in his group (green) the Russian Andrey Rublev (N.5), who could have been on his way to Paris (in the quarters) if he had not fallen in the second round against the American Taylor Fritz. In the other group, the red one, Russian Daniil Medvedev will meet German Alexander Zverev (N.3), whom he beat in the semifinals in Bercy (6-2, 6-2) before losing to Djokovic in the final. The defending Masters champion will face Italy's Matteo Berrettini, the No. 1 player in the ATP rankings, who is expected to get a big boost from the fans in Turin. Turin will be the 15th city, the first in Italy, to host this tournament created in 1970. The matches will take place from Sunday until November 21 at the Pala Alpitour, presented as the largest indoor stadium in Italy. This multi-sports complex was built for the 2006 Winter Olympics (it hosted the ice hockey competition).
Triple defeat of Russian tennis players in Madrid or elimination of Medvedev, Rublev and Karatsev at the early stage of the draw
Three Russian tennis players played at the Madrid tournament: Medvedev, Karatsev and Rublev. They were able to reach 3 laps, after which they retired. What matters is that they were the favorites in their confrontations. Departure of Khachanov As you would expect, 4 Russian tennis players, who are in the TOP-30 of the strongest in the world, made their way to the main draw of Masters. In the first round, Khachanov met with K. Nishikori. In the first set, he was able to put the squeeze on the opponent in a time-break. But failed 2 subsequent ones. The result of the match: 7 - 6, 2 - 6 and 2 - 6. This was the first loss. The fans were hoping for the top three. Aslan Karatsev The Russian tennis player has repeatedly outplayed rivals in the TOP-10 of the rating. In the first round, he beat Hugo Humbert in two sets (7-5 and 6-4). In the second round, he broke the resistance of the classic primer Shvartsman. This despite the fact that Aslan lost the first set. Match result: 2 - 6, 6 - 4 and 6 - 1). The third circle was too much for Karatsev. He met with A. Bublik. The rival, in the quotes, was an outsider. But Aslan could not offer Alexander worthy resistance. Match result: 0 - 2 (4 - 6 and 3 - 6). Daniil Medvedev Everyone understood perfectly well that Daniel was holding the first clay tournament in 2021. He has survived the coronavirus and is struggling to recover. Before the Masters, he underwent a serious medical examination. The Russian started immediately from the second round. His first rival was Davidovich Fokina. Daniel had a hard time getting into the game. He lost the first set on his nerves with a score of 4 - 6. Gradually, he was able to adjust to the surface and calm down. Thanks to his confidence, Medvedev won the next two sets. Match result: 2 - 1 (4 - 6, 6 - 4 and 6 - 6 - 2). In the third round, he met with Garin (another typical dirt coat). At the beginning of the match, the effects of the coronavirus began to appear. Suddenly, Medvedev's nose began to bleed. The doctors were able to stop the bleeding. Yet Garin won the first set. In the second set, a stubborn struggle ensued. Daniel wins the time break. But in the third set, he could not tune in. Final result: 1 - 2 (4 - 6, 7 - 6 and 6 - 1). Before throwing slippers, we must understand that Daniel suffered a serious illness. He will need to recover for a long time. Andrey Rublev Rublev started immediately from the second round. His first rival was Tommy Paul. In the first set, the Russian lost in a time-break. But already in the second set I was able to rehabilitate myself. In the third set, Rublev had no problems. He wins with the score: 1 - 2 (6 - 7, 6 - 3 and 6 - 4). In the third round, Rublev met with D. Isner. The opponent confidently filed for the elimination. In total, he figured out 29 aces. In the first set, the opponents gradually reached the time-break. John took a sharp lead in the score 4 - 0. Yet Rublev was able to earn a few points. He lost 7 - 6 (7 - 4). The second set turned out to be much more successful for the Russian. He wins 3 - 6. In the third set Rublev failed to convert a break point and the match was brought to the second time break. And in this rally, Isner was stronger. Won with the same score as in the first set. As a result, Rublev leaves the tournament after losing in the 3rd round. Unfortunately, the Russians were unable to confirm the status of favorites in their third round matches. They lost to their rivals and left Spain ahead of schedule. If it is still possible to understand Khachanov and Medvedev, then Karatsev and Rublev should have reached the quarterfinals. The tournament in Rome starts next week. Let's hope that tennis players will be able to show a higher quality of play.
Triple defeat of Russian tennis players in Madrid or elimination of Medvedev, Rublev and Karatsev at the early stage of the draw
Three Russian tennis players played at the Madrid tournament: Medvedev, Karatsev and Rublev. They were able to reach 3 laps, after which they retired. What matters is that they were the favorites in their confrontations. Departure of Khachanov As you would expect, 4 Russian tennis players, who are in the TOP-30 of the strongest in the world, made their way to the main draw of Masters. In the first round, Khachanov met with K. Nishikori. In the first set, he was able to put the squeeze on the opponent in a time-break. But failed 2 subsequent ones. The result of the match: 7 - 6, 2 - 6 and 2 - 6. This was the first loss. The fans were hoping for the top three. Aslan Karatsev The Russian tennis player has repeatedly outplayed rivals in the TOP-10 of the rating. In the first round, he beat Hugo Humbert in two sets (7-5 and 6-4). In the second round, he broke the resistance of the classic primer Shvartsman. This despite the fact that Aslan lost the first set. Match result: 2 - 6, 6 - 4 and 6 - 1). The third circle was too much for Karatsev. He met with A. Bublik. The rival, in the quotes, was an outsider. But Aslan could not offer Alexander worthy resistance. Match result: 0 - 2 (4 - 6 and 3 - 6). Daniil Medvedev Everyone understood perfectly well that Daniel was holding the first clay tournament in 2021. He has survived the coronavirus and is struggling to recover. Before the Masters, he underwent a serious medical examination. The Russian started immediately from the second round. His first rival was Davidovich Fokina. Daniel had a hard time getting into the game. He lost the first set on his nerves with a score of 4 - 6. Gradually, he was able to adjust to the surface and calm down. Thanks to his confidence, Medvedev won the next two sets. Match result: 2 - 1 (4 - 6, 6 - 4 and 6 - 6 - 2). In the third round, he met with Garin (another typical dirt coat). At the beginning of the match, the effects of the coronavirus began to appear. Suddenly, Medvedev's nose began to bleed. The doctors were able to stop the bleeding. Yet Garin won the first set. In the second set, a stubborn struggle ensued. Daniel wins the time break. But in the third set, he could not tune in. Final result: 1 - 2 (4 - 6, 7 - 6 and 6 - 1). Before throwing slippers, we must understand that Daniel suffered a serious illness. He will need to recover for a long time. Andrey Rublev Rublev started immediately from the second round. His first rival was Tommy Paul. In the first set, the Russian lost in a time-break. But already in the second set I was able to rehabilitate myself. In the third set, Rublev had no problems. He wins with the score: 1 - 2 (6 - 7, 6 - 3 and 6 - 4). In the third round, Rublev met with D. Isner. The opponent confidently filed for the elimination. In total, he figured out 29 aces. In the first set, the opponents gradually reached the time-break. John took a sharp lead in the score 4 - 0. Yet Rublev was able to earn a few points. He lost 7 - 6 (7 - 4). The second set turned out to be much more successful for the Russian. He wins 3 - 6. In the third set Rublev failed to convert a break point and the match was brought to the second time break. And in this rally, Isner was stronger. Won with the same score as in the first set. As a result, Rublev leaves the tournament after losing in the 3rd round. Unfortunately, the Russians were unable to confirm the status of favorites in their third round matches. They lost to their rivals and left Spain ahead of schedule. If it is still possible to understand Khachanov and Medvedev, then Karatsev and Rublev should have reached the quarterfinals. The tournament in Rome starts next week. Let's hope that tennis players will be able to show a higher quality of play.
Triple defeat of Russian tennis players in Madrid or elimination of Medvedev, Rublev and Karatsev at the early stage of the draw
Three Russian tennis players played at the Madrid tournament: Medvedev, Karatsev and Rublev. They were able to reach 3 laps, after which they retired. What matters is that they were the favorites in their confrontations. Departure of Khachanov As you would expect, 4 Russian tennis players, who are in the TOP-30 of the strongest in the world, made their way to the main draw of Masters. In the first round, Khachanov met with K. Nishikori. In the first set, he was able to put the squeeze on the opponent in a time-break. But failed 2 subsequent ones. The result of the match: 7 - 6, 2 - 6 and 2 - 6. This was the first loss. The fans were hoping for the top three. Aslan Karatsev The Russian tennis player has repeatedly outplayed rivals in the TOP-10 of the rating. In the first round, he beat Hugo Humbert in two sets (7-5 and 6-4). In the second round, he broke the resistance of the classic primer Shvartsman. This despite the fact that Aslan lost the first set. Match result: 2 - 6, 6 - 4 and 6 - 1). The third circle was too much for Karatsev. He met with A. Bublik. The rival, in the quotes, was an outsider. But Aslan could not offer Alexander worthy resistance. Match result: 0 - 2 (4 - 6 and 3 - 6). Daniil Medvedev Everyone understood perfectly well that Daniel was holding the first clay tournament in 2021. He has survived the coronavirus and is struggling to recover. Before the Masters, he underwent a serious medical examination. The Russian started immediately from the second round. His first rival was Davidovich Fokina. Daniel had a hard time getting into the game. He lost the first set on his nerves with a score of 4 - 6. Gradually, he was able to adjust to the surface and calm down. Thanks to his confidence, Medvedev won the next two sets. Match result: 2 - 1 (4 - 6, 6 - 4 and 6 - 6 - 2). In the third round, he met with Garin (another typical dirt coat). At the beginning of the match, the effects of the coronavirus began to appear. Suddenly, Medvedev's nose began to bleed. The doctors were able to stop the bleeding. Yet Garin won the first set. In the second set, a stubborn struggle ensued. Daniel wins the time break. But in the third set, he could not tune in. Final result: 1 - 2 (4 - 6, 7 - 6 and 6 - 1). Before throwing slippers, we must understand that Daniel suffered a serious illness. He will need to recover for a long time. Andrey Rublev Rublev started immediately from the second round. His first rival was Tommy Paul. In the first set, the Russian lost in a time-break. But already in the second set I was able to rehabilitate myself. In the third set, Rublev had no problems. He wins with the score: 1 - 2 (6 - 7, 6 - 3 and 6 - 4). In the third round, Rublev met with D. Isner. The opponent confidently filed for the elimination. In total, he figured out 29 aces. In the first set, the opponents gradually reached the time-break. John took a sharp lead in the score 4 - 0. Yet Rublev was able to earn a few points. He lost 7 - 6 (7 - 4). The second set turned out to be much more successful for the Russian. He wins 3 - 6. In the third set Rublev failed to convert a break point and the match was brought to the second time break. And in this rally, Isner was stronger. Won with the same score as in the first set. As a result, Rublev leaves the tournament after losing in the 3rd round. Unfortunately, the Russians were unable to confirm the status of favorites in their third round matches. They lost to their rivals and left Spain ahead of schedule. If it is still possible to understand Khachanov and Medvedev, then Karatsev and Rublev should have reached the quarterfinals. The tournament in Rome starts next week. Let's hope that tennis players will be able to show a higher quality of play.
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Miami day 1-2-3
ATP - Miami: Herbert and Gaston fall to stronger players, Zverev and Goffin eliminated Hugo Gaston was eliminated by Jannik Sinner in the second round of the Miami Masters 1000, as was Pierre-Hugues Herbert against Felix Auger-Aliassime. Alexander Zverev, David Goffin and Grigor Dimitrov also lost. Daniil Medvedev and Karen Khachanov, on the other hand, qualified easily. Invited by the organisers of the Miami Masters 1000, Hugo Gaston (162nd) managed to get through one round, but not two. Against Jannik Sinner (31st), the young Frenchman was eliminated 6-2, 6-2 in 1h03 by the Italian, who had already beaten him 6-4, 6-1 in Marseille a fortnight ago. There was no suspense in this match. Sinner was impeccable on his serve in the first set, losing only four points, and was efficient on break points, converting two of three (at 1-1 and 3-1). In the second set, Gaston battled for thirteen points in the first game of the second set, but lost his serve. He had three chances to break at 3-2 but missed them, and Sinner finally broke again in the next game to win outright. Gaston will now be able to turn his attention to the clay court season, where he revealed himself last September during the French Open. Pierre-Hugues Herbert, on the other hand, will be able to concentrate on the doubles tournament with Nicolas Mahut, as he is no longer in the singles competition. The Marseille finalist could not do anything against Felix Auger-Aliassime, seeded n°11, losing 6-4, 6-4 in 1h32. The Canadian broke quickly in the first set to lead 3-1, before seeing the Alsatian equalise with a white game (3-3) thanks to double-faults (5 in total in this match) from "FAA". But the world number 18 managed to break again at 4-4 to take the set. The same scenario in the second, with a quick break by Auger-Aliassime (2-0), a break by Herbert to come back to 2-2, but a new break by the Canadian at 4-4 to win this match. Only three Frenchmen remain in the draw (Paire, Humbert, Mannarino). They will start their tournament on Saturday. Zverev, Goffin and Dimitrov down Fourth defeat in five matches for David Goffin! Since his victory in Montpellier, the Belgian has not been in great shape and was eliminated in his first match at the Masters 1000 in Miami, where he is seeded n°8. He lost to world No. 104 James Duckworth 6-3, 6-1 in 1 hour and 16 minutes. The Australian served 5 aces and had no break points to defend. Reilly Opelka, seeded No. 30, also went out, losing 6-4, 6-2 in 1 hour and seven minutes to Alexei Popyrin, the winner of the Singapore tournament. Both men served 25 aces in total (13 for Popyrin, 12 for Opelka), but only the Australian did not lose his serve in this match, with three break points saved. Grigor Dimitrov didn't last long in Florida either. The Bulgarian, seeded No. 9, was eliminated 7-5, 7-5 in 1 hour and 58 minutes by British player Cameron Norrie. Dimitrov led 5-3 in the first set before losing four games in a row, then lost his serve at 5-5 in the second set on a shutout, and thus the match a few minutes later. Doha winner Nikoloz Basilashvili, seeded No. 27, also disappeared on Friday after losing 6-3, 4-6, 6-4 in 2 hours and 12 minutes to Mikael Ymer in a match that featured 13 breaks. The end of the day was marked by the elimination of the world's 7th player and number 3 seed of the tournament, Alexander Zverev, who fell in three sets and 2h04 of play against Emil Ruusuvuori: 1-6, 6-3, 6-1. The German dominated the first set (3 aces, no break points to defend) and thought he was on his way to an easy victory, but he lost his nerve in the next two sets, especially on serve, conceding six breaks and committing seven double-faults. The Finn didn't need much more and took advantage of Zverev's numerous unforced errors to win. Medvedev and Khachanov in the third round Daniil Medvedev, the tournament's number one seed and a big favourite, made his debut on Friday, and he didn't miss a beat. The Russian spent just 56 minutes on court to defeat Taiwan's Yen-Hsun Lu, who had won his first match in nearly three years by winning his first round match. The world number 2 won 6-2, 6-2, serving 9 aces. He broke at 0-0 and 2-0 in the first and second sets. The loss of his serve at 4-1 in the second set was of no consequence, as he broke again in the next set. He will face Popyrin. His compatriot Karen Khachanov, seeded n°14, also went through in two sets: 6-3, 6-2 in 1h10 against Yannick Hanfmann. The Russian still lost his serve at 5-1 in the first set and 0-1 in the second, without damage. Taylor Fritz and Dusan Lajovic also have their rankings. The American, seeded No. 22, calmly won 6-2, 6-2 in 55 minutes against his compatriot Marcos Giron, without having a single break point to defend. The Serb, seeded No. 16, defeated Ernesto Escobedo 6-2, 6-3 in 1 hour and 13 minutes, saving both break points that the American had. Jan-Lennard Struff made good on his No. 31 seeded position by beating Ricardas Berankis 6-3, 6-4 in 1 hour and 39 minutes. He will face Roberto Bautista Agut, who benefited from Lloyd Harris' withdrawal. Alexander Bublik, seeded No. 32, won 6-3, 6-4 in one hour and 25 minutes against Lazlo Djere. After having beaten Caroline Garcia, 3-6 6-4 6-0, Simona Halep has now announced that she will not continue the competition because of a shoulder injury. Her withdrawal has let a big space in the WTA tournament.
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Miami day 1-2-3
ATP - Miami: Herbert and Gaston fall to stronger players, Zverev and Goffin eliminated Hugo Gaston was eliminated by Jannik Sinner in the second round of the Miami Masters 1000, as was Pierre-Hugues Herbert against Felix Auger-Aliassime. Alexander Zverev, David Goffin and Grigor Dimitrov also lost. Daniil Medvedev and Karen Khachanov, on the other hand, qualified easily. Invited by the organisers of the Miami Masters 1000, Hugo Gaston (162nd) managed to get through one round, but not two. Against Jannik Sinner (31st), the young Frenchman was eliminated 6-2, 6-2 in 1h03 by the Italian, who had already beaten him 6-4, 6-1 in Marseille a fortnight ago. There was no suspense in this match. Sinner was impeccable on his serve in the first set, losing only four points, and was efficient on break points, converting two of three (at 1-1 and 3-1). In the second set, Gaston battled for thirteen points in the first game of the second set, but lost his serve. He had three chances to break at 3-2 but missed them, and Sinner finally broke again in the next game to win outright. Gaston will now be able to turn his attention to the clay court season, where he revealed himself last September during the French Open. Pierre-Hugues Herbert, on the other hand, will be able to concentrate on the doubles tournament with Nicolas Mahut, as he is no longer in the singles competition. The Marseille finalist could not do anything against Felix Auger-Aliassime, seeded n°11, losing 6-4, 6-4 in 1h32. The Canadian broke quickly in the first set to lead 3-1, before seeing the Alsatian equalise with a white game (3-3) thanks to double-faults (5 in total in this match) from "FAA". But the world number 18 managed to break again at 4-4 to take the set. The same scenario in the second, with a quick break by Auger-Aliassime (2-0), a break by Herbert to come back to 2-2, but a new break by the Canadian at 4-4 to win this match. Only three Frenchmen remain in the draw (Paire, Humbert, Mannarino). They will start their tournament on Saturday. Zverev, Goffin and Dimitrov down Fourth defeat in five matches for David Goffin! Since his victory in Montpellier, the Belgian has not been in great shape and was eliminated in his first match at the Masters 1000 in Miami, where he is seeded n°8. He lost to world No. 104 James Duckworth 6-3, 6-1 in 1 hour and 16 minutes. The Australian served 5 aces and had no break points to defend. Reilly Opelka, seeded No. 30, also went out, losing 6-4, 6-2 in 1 hour and seven minutes to Alexei Popyrin, the winner of the Singapore tournament. Both men served 25 aces in total (13 for Popyrin, 12 for Opelka), but only the Australian did not lose his serve in this match, with three break points saved. Grigor Dimitrov didn't last long in Florida either. The Bulgarian, seeded No. 9, was eliminated 7-5, 7-5 in 1 hour and 58 minutes by British player Cameron Norrie. Dimitrov led 5-3 in the first set before losing four games in a row, then lost his serve at 5-5 in the second set on a shutout, and thus the match a few minutes later. Doha winner Nikoloz Basilashvili, seeded No. 27, also disappeared on Friday after losing 6-3, 4-6, 6-4 in 2 hours and 12 minutes to Mikael Ymer in a match that featured 13 breaks. The end of the day was marked by the elimination of the world's 7th player and number 3 seed of the tournament, Alexander Zverev, who fell in three sets and 2h04 of play against Emil Ruusuvuori: 1-6, 6-3, 6-1. The German dominated the first set (3 aces, no break points to defend) and thought he was on his way to an easy victory, but he lost his nerve in the next two sets, especially on serve, conceding six breaks and committing seven double-faults. The Finn didn't need much more and took advantage of Zverev's numerous unforced errors to win. Medvedev and Khachanov in the third round Daniil Medvedev, the tournament's number one seed and a big favourite, made his debut on Friday, and he didn't miss a beat. The Russian spent just 56 minutes on court to defeat Taiwan's Yen-Hsun Lu, who had won his first match in nearly three years by winning his first round match. The world number 2 won 6-2, 6-2, serving 9 aces. He broke at 0-0 and 2-0 in the first and second sets. The loss of his serve at 4-1 in the second set was of no consequence, as he broke again in the next set. He will face Popyrin. His compatriot Karen Khachanov, seeded n°14, also went through in two sets: 6-3, 6-2 in 1h10 against Yannick Hanfmann. The Russian still lost his serve at 5-1 in the first set and 0-1 in the second, without damage. Taylor Fritz and Dusan Lajovic also have their rankings. The American, seeded No. 22, calmly won 6-2, 6-2 in 55 minutes against his compatriot Marcos Giron, without having a single break point to defend. The Serb, seeded No. 16, defeated Ernesto Escobedo 6-2, 6-3 in 1 hour and 13 minutes, saving both break points that the American had. Jan-Lennard Struff made good on his No. 31 seeded position by beating Ricardas Berankis 6-3, 6-4 in 1 hour and 39 minutes. He will face Roberto Bautista Agut, who benefited from Lloyd Harris' withdrawal. Alexander Bublik, seeded No. 32, won 6-3, 6-4 in one hour and 25 minutes against Lazlo Djere. After having beaten Caroline Garcia, 3-6 6-4 6-0, Simona Halep has now announced that she will not continue the competition because of a shoulder injury. Her withdrawal has let a big space in the WTA tournament.
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Miami day 1-2-3
ATP - Miami: Herbert and Gaston fall to stronger players, Zverev and Goffin eliminated Hugo Gaston was eliminated by Jannik Sinner in the second round of the Miami Masters 1000, as was Pierre-Hugues Herbert against Felix Auger-Aliassime. Alexander Zverev, David Goffin and Grigor Dimitrov also lost. Daniil Medvedev and Karen Khachanov, on the other hand, qualified easily. Invited by the organisers of the Miami Masters 1000, Hugo Gaston (162nd) managed to get through one round, but not two. Against Jannik Sinner (31st), the young Frenchman was eliminated 6-2, 6-2 in 1h03 by the Italian, who had already beaten him 6-4, 6-1 in Marseille a fortnight ago. There was no suspense in this match. Sinner was impeccable on his serve in the first set, losing only four points, and was efficient on break points, converting two of three (at 1-1 and 3-1). In the second set, Gaston battled for thirteen points in the first game of the second set, but lost his serve. He had three chances to break at 3-2 but missed them, and Sinner finally broke again in the next game to win outright. Gaston will now be able to turn his attention to the clay court season, where he revealed himself last September during the French Open. Pierre-Hugues Herbert, on the other hand, will be able to concentrate on the doubles tournament with Nicolas Mahut, as he is no longer in the singles competition. The Marseille finalist could not do anything against Felix Auger-Aliassime, seeded n°11, losing 6-4, 6-4 in 1h32. The Canadian broke quickly in the first set to lead 3-1, before seeing the Alsatian equalise with a white game (3-3) thanks to double-faults (5 in total in this match) from "FAA". But the world number 18 managed to break again at 4-4 to take the set. The same scenario in the second, with a quick break by Auger-Aliassime (2-0), a break by Herbert to come back to 2-2, but a new break by the Canadian at 4-4 to win this match. Only three Frenchmen remain in the draw (Paire, Humbert, Mannarino). They will start their tournament on Saturday. Zverev, Goffin and Dimitrov down Fourth defeat in five matches for David Goffin! Since his victory in Montpellier, the Belgian has not been in great shape and was eliminated in his first match at the Masters 1000 in Miami, where he is seeded n°8. He lost to world No. 104 James Duckworth 6-3, 6-1 in 1 hour and 16 minutes. The Australian served 5 aces and had no break points to defend. Reilly Opelka, seeded No. 30, also went out, losing 6-4, 6-2 in 1 hour and seven minutes to Alexei Popyrin, the winner of the Singapore tournament. Both men served 25 aces in total (13 for Popyrin, 12 for Opelka), but only the Australian did not lose his serve in this match, with three break points saved. Grigor Dimitrov didn't last long in Florida either. The Bulgarian, seeded No. 9, was eliminated 7-5, 7-5 in 1 hour and 58 minutes by British player Cameron Norrie. Dimitrov led 5-3 in the first set before losing four games in a row, then lost his serve at 5-5 in the second set on a shutout, and thus the match a few minutes later. Doha winner Nikoloz Basilashvili, seeded No. 27, also disappeared on Friday after losing 6-3, 4-6, 6-4 in 2 hours and 12 minutes to Mikael Ymer in a match that featured 13 breaks. The end of the day was marked by the elimination of the world's 7th player and number 3 seed of the tournament, Alexander Zverev, who fell in three sets and 2h04 of play against Emil Ruusuvuori: 1-6, 6-3, 6-1. The German dominated the first set (3 aces, no break points to defend) and thought he was on his way to an easy victory, but he lost his nerve in the next two sets, especially on serve, conceding six breaks and committing seven double-faults. The Finn didn't need much more and took advantage of Zverev's numerous unforced errors to win. Medvedev and Khachanov in the third round Daniil Medvedev, the tournament's number one seed and a big favourite, made his debut on Friday, and he didn't miss a beat. The Russian spent just 56 minutes on court to defeat Taiwan's Yen-Hsun Lu, who had won his first match in nearly three years by winning his first round match. The world number 2 won 6-2, 6-2, serving 9 aces. He broke at 0-0 and 2-0 in the first and second sets. The loss of his serve at 4-1 in the second set was of no consequence, as he broke again in the next set. He will face Popyrin. His compatriot Karen Khachanov, seeded n°14, also went through in two sets: 6-3, 6-2 in 1h10 against Yannick Hanfmann. The Russian still lost his serve at 5-1 in the first set and 0-1 in the second, without damage. Taylor Fritz and Dusan Lajovic also have their rankings. The American, seeded No. 22, calmly won 6-2, 6-2 in 55 minutes against his compatriot Marcos Giron, without having a single break point to defend. The Serb, seeded No. 16, defeated Ernesto Escobedo 6-2, 6-3 in 1 hour and 13 minutes, saving both break points that the American had. Jan-Lennard Struff made good on his No. 31 seeded position by beating Ricardas Berankis 6-3, 6-4 in 1 hour and 39 minutes. He will face Roberto Bautista Agut, who benefited from Lloyd Harris' withdrawal. Alexander Bublik, seeded No. 32, won 6-3, 6-4 in one hour and 25 minutes against Lazlo Djere. After having beaten Caroline Garcia, 3-6 6-4 6-0, Simona Halep has now announced that she will not continue the competition because of a shoulder injury. Her withdrawal has let a big space in the WTA tournament.
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