The Canadian prevailed 7-5, 6-4 in California two weeks ago, his second victory against the Argentine this year after a four-sets win at January’s Australian Open.īoth players enjoyed straight-sets victories in their opening matches at Miami’s Hard Rock Stadium, although Auger-Aliassime was forced to dial in on serve to down Thiago Monteiro in a pair of tie-breaks. Francisco Cerundolo (ARG)Ī rematch of their recent Indian Wells third-round match will see the fifth-seeded Auger-Aliassime take on 2022 semi-finalist Cerundolo. ATP Tour Ma Felix Auger-Aliassime (CAN) vs. Santiago style support inspires in-form to a 7-6(2), 6-3 triumph against Baez | #MiamiOpen /34DiO8vCmC He will also hope for similarly raucous support to that he enjoyed from the stands during his second-round win against Sebastian Baez as he chases his first tour-level win against Tsitsipas in three attempts. The Chilean’s ability to make an impact against the second seed’s huge serve will be a key factor in fast conditions in Miami, where the Chilean had not won a main-draw match prior to this year. 17 won through qualifying before reaching the fourth round in Indian Wells, and now has the opportunity to match that achievement in Miami by upsetting Tsitsipas. Tsitsipas’ match fitness will likely be put to a stern test by the in-form Garin. I hope I get to play with more of an element of fun on the court and not think too much about my arm." " to play pain-free and just be able to step out there and show something different than Indian Wells because Indian Wells was a big struggle. "Everything is getting better and I'm heading toward the right direction," said Tsitspas earlier this week. The Greek’s third-round meeting with Garin will open the day’s play inside the Stadium court, where he will seek to bounce back from his opening-round defeat in Indian Wells. With his run-in to this year’s event hampered by an ongoing shoulder issue, Tsitsipas will have been grateful for the extra two days preparation for his Miami bid after Richard Gasquet withdrew from the pair’s second-round clash. The Greek has reached at least the fourth round in each of the past three tournament editions, including a career-best quarter-final showing in 2021. Cristian Garin (CHI)Ĭonsistency has been the name of the game for Tsitsipas in recent years at Hard Rock Stadium. View Singles Draw | View Doubles Draw | View Schedule With 2021 champion Hubert Hurkacz and home favourite Frances Tiafoe also in third-round action, previews an intriguing Day 6 in southern Florida. The fourth-seeded Medvedev has already advanced via walkover after his third-round opponent Alex Molcan withdrew (right hip). Felix Auger-Aliassime meets 2022 semi-finalist Francisco Cerundolo, with both Tsitsipas and Auger-Aliassime hoping to join their fellow Top 10 star Daniil Medvedev in the fourth round. The third round draws to a close Monday at the 2023 Miami Open presented by Itau, where a host of top names are in action as they try to extend their run at the second ATP Masters 1000 event of the year.Īfter a bye and a walkover, respectively, in the opening two rounds, second seed Stefanos Tsitsipas takes to court at Hard Rock Stadium for the first time this year against Cristian Garin.
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