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Sabalenka & Gauff Power Into Miami Open Quarterfinals

Defending champion Aryna Sabalenka advanced to the Miami Open quarterfinals with a straight-sets victory over Zheng Qinwen. American Coco Gauff also secured her quarterfinal spot after a three-set battle against Sorana Cirstea. Hailey Baptiste earned a stunning upset over Jelena Ostapenko to reach her first WTA 1000 quarterfinal. Belinda Bencic joined them in the final eight after defeating Amanda Anisimova.

Key Points: Sabalenka, Gauff Reach Miami Open Quarterfinals

  • Sabalenka beats Zheng Qinwen
  • Gauff defeats Sorana Cirstea
  • Hailey Baptiste upsets Ostapenko
  • Belinda Bencic advances
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Miami Open: Sabalenka, Gauff book quarterfinal spots

Defending champ Aryna Sabalenka and American star Coco Gauff secure quarterfinal spots at the Miami Open with straight-set victories.

Miami Open: Sabalenka, Gauff book quarterfinal spots
"I can definitely say that it felt like home. - Aryna Sabalenka"

Miami, March 24

The defending champion Aryna Sabalenka booked her quarterfinal slot at the ongoing Miami Open, with her eighth win over Zheng Qinwen in nine meetings.

On Monday, she dispatched Zheng's challenge in one hour and 25 minutes to get a 6-3, 6-4 victory.

Speaking after the match, she said, "She (Zheng) a tough opponent and I am super happy with the level I played at today. I can definitely say that it felt like home. Thanks to you guys, you really make this stadium feel like home for me."

Her next challenge for a semifinal spot would be American Hailey Baptiste, who booked her first-ever spot in a WTA 1000 quarterfinal with a stunning win over number 25 seed Jelena Ostapenko by 6-3, 6-4.

Also, American tennis sensation Coco Gauff marched into the quarterfinals of the Miami Open with a win over Romania's Sorana Cirstea.

On Monday, the 22-year-old former French Open champion secured her first-ever Miami Open semifinal, beating Cirstea 6-4, 3-6, 6-2 in a well-fought match.

Speaking on her quarterfinal clash against Belinda Bencic and her win, Gauff said, "I guess it would not have to happen any other way than to put some work in. I think in the previous times I have played here, I have had some tough matches. Maybe mentally was not in there. Today I just wanted to stay mentally in there."

Bencic upset Amanda Anisimova to book her spot in the final eight.

- ANI

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Priya S
Coco Gauff's mental strength is so impressive for her age. She fought back well in that third set. We need more Indian players competing at this level! Sania Mirza's legacy must inspire the next gen.
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Vikram M
Happy for Hailey Baptiste! A first WTA 1000 quarterfinal is a huge achievement. The depth in women's tennis is amazing. Meanwhile, our Indian tennis news is mostly about cricket interference in sports funding... sigh.
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Sarah B
Zheng Qinwen put up a good fight but Sabalenka was just too strong. The match was over in under 90 minutes! Wish the timings were more India-friendly, had to watch the highlights.
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Rohit P
Respectfully, while the coverage is good, I wish Indian media gave even 10% of this space to covering our own athletes in other sports like badminton, wrestling, or hockey. We celebrate global stars but ignore local heroes sometimes.
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Ananya R
Sabalenka saying the stadium feels like home is so sweet! Miami has great fans. On another note, can we get a WTA 1000 event in India please? The stadiums are here, the fans are here! 🤞

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