Jannik Sinner powers past Alex Michelsen to reach Miami quarter-finals
The Straits Times
The four-time Grand Slam champion will face 19th seed Frances Tiafoe in the last eight. Read more at straitstimes.com.
MIAMI – Jannik Sinner played well in the “tough moments” as he powered into the Miami Open quarter-finals on Tuesday, defeating unseeded Alex Michelsen in straight sets to stay on course for the “Sunshine Double”.
Italian second seed Sinner, who is bidding to follow up his triumph at Indian Wells with victory in Miami, bided his time before completing a 7-5, 7-6 (7-4) win in 1hr 41min.
The four-time Grand Slam champion, who will face 19th seed Frances Tiafoe in the last eight, was made to work hard by the 40th-ranked Michelsen.
After a cagey opening set, the American hit back, breaking Sinner for a 4-2 lead before holding to go 5-2 up.
But Michelsen appeared to struggle with the bright late afternoon sunlight on the Hard Rock Stadium’s main court and Sinner came roaring back to force a tiebreak.
The Italian then sealed the win with a thumping serve that Michelsen could only return wide.
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