Grigor Dimitrov (N°12 del ranking ATP) signed the fall of the top favorite of the Miami Open. After an hour and a half of the game, victory to Carlos Alcaraz (2nd) 6-2 and 6-4, ending his streak since Indian Wells to reach the semifinals of the tournament for the first time in his career. Besides, was one step away from returning to the Top 10.
Dimitrov reached the semifinals of the Miami Open for the first time. Getty Images
Alcaraz, number one for the first time at the end of 2022 and owner of 13 titles, arrived in Miami with the logical impulse that a consecration like that of Indian Wells provides after long months without stepping on a definition (Cincinnati 2023 vs. Djokovic).
In Florida he extended his chance to win the Sunshine Double with performances over Roberto Carballés Baena (6-2, 6-1), Gael Monfils (6-2, 6-4) and Lorenzo Musetti (6-3, 6-3).
If he beat Dimitrov he would have reached his ninth semifinals in M1000 (6-2 the record in that instance). In the category he has 5 titles in the showcase: Miami, Madrid (2), Indian Wells (2). The Bulgarian’s level in the quarterfinals prevented the Murcian from getting close to the Indian Wells and Miami double known as the Sunshine Double.
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Dimitrov, 3rd in the world in 2017 and nine-time champion on the ATP Tour, began the season by winning the 250 in Brisbane. Later, he added decisive instances in Marseille and Rotterdam.
In Miami he overcame the challenges proposed by Alejandro Tabilo (6-7, 7-6 and 6-2), Yannick Hanfmann (6-1, 6-0) and Hubert Hurkacz (3-6, 6-3 and 7-6) . His victory over Alcaraz opened the door to his eleventh M1000 semifinal (2-8 the record). He has a category title: Cincinnati 2017.
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With the performances against Hurkacz and Alcaraz, The 32-year-old tennis player scored victories over the Top 10 for the first time since winning the ATP Finals in 2017.
In the semifinals he will face Alexander Zverev (5th). The German leads the head-to-head with seven victories over one for the Bulgarian. By winning that match and qualifying for the grand final, Dimitrov will ensure a return to the Top 10 for the first time since 2018.
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2024-03-29 01:34:31
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