Alcaraz (3rd in the world) reached the quarter-finals by benefiting from Draper’s retirement. The Spaniard was leading 7-5, 6-1, when the Briton (18th), tested by his three previous matches in 5 sets, threw in the towel after 1h35 of play. Alcaraz will face Djokovic or Lehecka who face each other in session nocturnal.
Paul (11th) advanced and also qualified at the expense of a physically weakened opponent, Davidovich Fokina (66th). Winner in three sets (6-1, 6-1, 6-1), the American will face Zverev or Humbert in the quarters.
In the women’s draw, Sabalenka continues to be impressive. The double title holder and world No. 1 crushed Mirra Andreeva (6-1, 6-2) and will meet Pavlyuchenkova (32nd), who defeated Vekic (7-6, 6-0), in the quarter-finals.
Gauff is also there for the quarters. The young American (3rd) overthrew Bencic (5-7, 6-2, 6-1) and won the right to meet Badosa (12th). The Spaniard respected her rank against Danilovic (55th) whom she dominated in two sets (6-1, 7-6).
