Alcaraz cruises through Indian Wells’ final 16; Gauff, Keys advance
Carlos Alcaraz cruises through Indian Wells’ round of 16 on Monday, while Coco Gauff and Madison Keys also advanced.
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ALCARAZ CRUISES THROUGH AFTER WIN OVER SHAPOLOV, KEEPS 3-PEAT HOPES ALIVE
Alcaraz cruises through after his 6-2, 6-4 win over Denis Shapolov at the BNP Pasribas Open to keep his three-peat hopes alive.
Furthermore, the Spanish No.2 seed needed on ly 90 minutes to finish off his opponent.
Moreover, Alcaraz cited the need to be aggressive early at the early stages of the tournamernt.
“I knew at the begnning of the match that I had to be really focused,” the world No.3 said.
“I had to start the match really strong, knowing it was going to be a really tough battle,” he added.
SPANIARD SEEKS TO FEDERER, DJOKOVIC RECORD ON MASTERS 1000 TOURNAMENT
Alcarac remains poised to match Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic as the only players to win three straight Masters 1000 tournaments.
Moreover, the 21-year-old awaits the winner of the match between Grigor Dimitrov against Gael Monfils.
Furthermore, he is aware he can’t be complacent after Djokovic lost in the second round.
“I’m just really pleaserd about my performance today, about everything I have done,” Alcaraz said.
“Few things I have to improve, but I’m really happym,” he added.
GAUFF, KEYS ALSO ADVANCE
Gauff and Keys also advanced to lead the Americans’ march in the women’s singles division.
Furthermore, Gauff survived an opening set challenge from Maria Sakkari to post s 7-6(1), 6-2 victory.
Moreover, Keys overcame the threat provided by Elise Mertens with a 6-2, 6-7(8), 6-4 win.
The reigning Australian Open champion will next play Donna Vekic, a 7-6(5, 6-1 winner over American Emma Navarro.
Meanwhile, world No.1 Aryna Sabalenka produce a massive 6-1, 6-2 beating on Lucia Bonzetti.
