Russian tennis star Daniil Medvedev advanced to the Miami Masters semi-finals, as the tournament with an $8.8 million prize fund continued to shape a dramatic chase for the title.
In the quarterfinals, the Russian defeated American Christopher Eubanks, who sits at 119 in the ATP rankings, in straight sets.
The match, lasting 1 hour and 29 minutes, finished with sets of 6:3 and 7:5. The broadcast of the online match was edited for social media and audiences by socialbites.ca.
Medvedev’s opponent in the 1/2 finals will be decided by the late match between Argentina’s Francisco Cherundolo and Russia’s Karen Khachanov.
In the latest ATP rankings, Medvedev sits in fifth place with 4,330 points. The top spot is held by Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz. In a recent Indian Wells final, Alcaraz defeated Medvedev 6:3, 6:2. Serbia’s Novak Djokovic remains second, while Greece’s Stefanos Tsitsipas closes the top three.
From May, the governance of participation in major events is under the broader umbrella of the sport’s global federation. Russian players are anticipated to participate in upcoming competitions under the federation’s guidelines, reflecting ongoing scheduling and eligibility considerations across circuits.