In night session, the last eighth final of the male table started later than expected, while Sabalenka and Kostyuk offered a constant show for 2:30 just before.
Thus, Lorenzo Musetti and Alex de Minaur competed for a place in the quarterfinals, just a few days after their confrontation in the semi-finals of the Masters 1000 in Monte-Carlo, won by the Italian in the tie-break of the third set.
Imperial on his service games (no conceded break ball), Musetti dominated this part. With 15 winning shots against 19 direct faults, Musetti was stronger than his opponent (5 winning strokes, 27 direct faults).
In mastery, the 23-year-old won without being afraid (6-4, 6-2 in 1h22 of play) and qualified for the quarter-finals, where he will find Gabriel Diallo, Lucky Loser and surprise guest of the final 8 in the Spanish capital.
Above all, this success allows Lorenzo Musetti to officially enter the top 10. Next Monday, it will be at least 9th while perhaps waiting for better by the end of the tournament. Against the Canadian, 78th in the world this week, he will be favorite and will have an opportunity to reach a new semi-final in Masters 1000 this year.
