Miami Open 2024 Highlights: Grigor Dimitrov stuns Carlos Alcaraz to reach first semi-final at Miami

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World No. 2 Carlos Alcaraz and the eleventh-seeded Grigor Dimitrov will play in the Miami Open 2024 quarterfinals. There was a lot of talk about Alcaraz’s form after his early exit from the Australian Open. But the Spaniard has silenced his critics with his game on the court. The last fortnight has witnessed the best Tennis from Alcaraz in 2024.

After winning the crown at Indian Wells, the 20-year-old is off to a brilliant start in Miami. The Spaniard easily defeated fellow countryman Roberto Carballes Baena to begin his campaign, 6-1, 6-2. Then, he continued his domination against Lorenzo Musetti and Gael Monfils to move to the top-eight. The two-time champion has set his eyes on achieving the Sunshine Double at the end of this week

It won’t be easy against Grigor Dimitrov who has been in great form in 2024, winning 18 of the 22 games he has played. But at Miami, it’s been a mixed campaign as he started with a three-set thriller over Alejandro Tabilo, and in the next round, he dominated Yannick Hanfmann with a 6-1, 6-0 win. The pre-quarters saw him drop the first set only to come back and win the next two to set up this clash against Alcaraz.

Carlos Alcaraz vs Grigor Dimitrov preview

Carlos Alcaraz and Grigor Dimitrov will square off in the Miami Open quarterfinals which promises to be an exciting match. Both players will be looking to extend their run in the ATP 1000 event as they have both looked impressive thus far. Alcaraz’s impressive championship defense at Indian Wells ignited his quiet start to the season.

His fitness has been top notch and the way he has covered the court in the last fortnight is proof for the same. The Spaniard will want to capitalize on his advantages and engage right away. Dimitrov, on the other hand, has kept up his impressive form ever since he ended his seven-year title drought in 2023. The Bulgarian currently appears to be at the top of his game and is eager to keep getting better.

The World No. 12 needs to be at the top of his game to unsettle Alcaraz. Dimitrov would want to unleash two of his potent weapons in his arsenal – one-handed backhand and inside-out forehand. If the 11th seeded can excel in his execution, then he does have a chance to upset the former World No. 1 Alcaraz. No one knows this fact than the Spaniard who will have his own tricks up his sleeves.

Head-to-head records

Matches – 4

Carlos Alcaraz – 3

Grigor Dimitrov – 1

The World No. 2 might have the upper hand in the overall head-to-head numbers, but the Bulgarian will be confident going into the game as he won their previous encounter at the 2023 Shanghai Masters. One telling fact is the game was played on Outdoor Hard surfaces much like they get at Miami.

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Prediction

Great players are the ones who stay on their feet after highs and set their eyes on the next target to move ahead. Carlos Alcaraz was in the same mindset after his brilliant win over Musetti. He had already started planning his strategy against Dimitrov and recalled how tough the loss was when these two in their previous encounter.

The Spaniard spoke highly of Dimitrov’s slice which surely has been one of the talking points every time the World No. 12 steps on to play in Miami. With the Indian Wells champion going into details, one can be sure that this contest will have all the elements to be a great game.

Dimitrov will not be perturbed by all the talk about Alcaraz winning the Sunshine Double. The Bulgarian has been on a purple patch in recent times, and it includes the win against Alcaraz. He has the ability to create an upset again but given the clarity of thought and the precision of execution the Spaniard has displayed; the world might see Alcaraz’s name in the semifinals.

Result: Carlos Alcaraz to win in three sets

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