Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz edged Dusan Lajovic 6-0 7-6 (7-5) to reach the fourth round at the Miami Open.
Alcaraz broke three times to take a bagel win in the first set. The Spanish player broke serve in the third game to take a 2-1 lead. Lajovic pulled back on serve to draw level to 5-5, as Alcaraz was serving for the match.
Alcaraz went up a 6-2 lead in the tie-break earning four match points, but Lajovic won the next three points before the Spanish player hit back-to-back winner to seal the win on his fourth match point in 91 minutes. Alcaraz has improved his seasonal record to 16 wins in 17 matches.
Alcaraz will face Tommy Paul in the fourth round. I feel fast on court, I am moving well. I am happy with the variety I am playing with. Lots of shots. I am enjoying every single second out there”, said Alcaraz.
