Sinner and Sabalenka advance to Miami Open quarters in 'Sunshine Double' pursuit
World number one Aryna Sabalenka defeated Zheng Qinwen on Monday night, securing her spot at the next round of play. Her partner Jannik Sinner also advanced with emphatic victories earlier that day as both players continued their quest for a rare "Sunshine Double." The duo's consistent performances have kept hopes alive in Miami following previous wins over top-ranked opponents like Iga Swiatek and Jessica Pegula, marking another significant step toward the final.
Key Points
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1World number one Aryna Sabalenka defeated China's Zheng Qinwen in straight sets to reach the quarter-finals of the Miami Open.
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2Jannik Sinner also advanced emphatically, keeping their 'Sunshine Double' (defending both men's and women's singles titles) dreams alive at this year's event.
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3Defender Jakub Mensik was eliminated by a seed in his match alongside other early exits from the tournament field.
Developments
Defending champions Jannik Sinner and Aryna Sabalenka advanced past Corentin Moutet and Zheng Qinwen in straight sets at the Miami Open. Both players are now seeking to become only a fifth man or woman, respectively, by winning back-to-back titles with Indian Wells.
World number one Aryna Sabalenka defeated China's 23rd seed, Olympic champion Zheng Qinwen, with a score of 6-3 and 6-4 in the first round at the Miami Open. This victory keeps her on track to defend last year's title while aiming for an unprecedented "Sunshine Double" by winning both Indian Wells and this event simultaneously before reaching the quarter-finals later Monday evening (1hr25min).
Jannik Sinner and Aryna Sabalenka advanced past their third-round opponents at the Miami Open while defending champion Jakub Mensik was eliminated. The pair are competing for back-to-back titles, aiming to join an elite group of players who have previously won both Indian Wells and Miami in consecutive years.
World number one Aryna Sabalenka defeated China's Zheng Qinwen 6-3 and 6-4 to reach the Miami Open quarters, where she will face unseeded Hailey Baptiste in a bid for her first "Sunshine Double." This victory marks only five times since Steffi Graf that two women have won both Indian Wells and Miami titles simultaneously.