Stefanos Tsitsipas is less successful, being sent home after he was beaten by Karen Khachanov
Men’s second seed Stefanos Tsitsipas is less successful and was sent home after being beaten by Karen KhachanovCarlos Alcaraz serves against Tommy Paul at the Miami Open at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, Florida, US, on March 28 2023. Picture: GEOFF BURKE/USA TODAY SPORTS
Paul had beaten Alcaraz in their only previous meeting at 2022’s Rogers Cup but was no match for him on this occasion, the Spaniard showcasing his sensational speed and reflexes to take early breaks in both sets. Alcaraz is now three wins away from securing the “Sunshine Double” after his victory at Indian Wells last week — a triumph that would see him retain the world No 1 ranking ahead of Novak Djokovic.
“I thought it was going to be cancelled,” Medvedev said. “Really happy that I was able to play not so bad ... I’m usually asleep at midnight.” Tsitsipas never found his best level against Khachanov, who controlled the match with a rock-solid serve. Wimbledon champion Rybakina has been in rare form this year after reaching the final of the Australian Open, and was hardly troubled as she extended her winning streak.
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