?I Like These Kind of Challenges? – Stefanos Tsitsipas All Set for Carlos Alcaraz Blockbuster Matchup

With the second half of the ‘Sunshine Double’ in Miami underway, we are fortunate to witness some exhilarating tennis action. Unlike at the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, this tournament has been kinder for the top seeds, as we have seen fewer upsets than in Indian Wells. Earlier today, World Number 5 and the third seed at the Miami Open, Stefanos Tsitsipas, breezed into the fourth round with a straight-sets victory over Alex de Minaur of Australia.

The young Greek entered the Miami Open on an inconsistent run of form. In Indian Wells, Tsitsipas had suffered a shock defeat against Jenson Brooksby in the round-of-32. However, the 23-year-old has made a confident start to his campaign in Miami. After his win over Alex de Minaur, Tsitsipas opened up on facing his on next opponent. Tsitsipas will lock horns against Carlos Alcaraz in the Round-of-16 clash in Miami.

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Stefanos Tsitsipas reveals he’s ready to face Carlos Alcaraz

During a post-match interview after his third-round win, Tsitsipas spoke about facing Alcaraz in the next round and how he’ll avenge his US Open defeat against him. He said, “Well, I’m gonna try and fight. He is a great player and for me, it is going to be a big challenge to step out on the court. I like these kind of challenges and I’m gonna try and put my soul out there and give it my all.”

Last year, Carlos Alcaraz caused a major upset at the US Open. He knocked out the third seed, Stefanos Tsitsipas, in the third round. It was a thrilling contest, going down right to the wire. However, the Spaniard prevailed in the deciding set tiebreaker to win one of the biggest matches of his career back then.

Further, Alcaraz is in scintillating form this season. He clinched the Rio Open title earlier this year. Additionally, he had a memorable week in Indian Wells, reaching the semifinals of the BNP Paribas Open. However, he couldn’t get past his compatriot, Rafael Nadal, in the last-four clash. He is yet to drop a set so far in Miami, beating Marin Cilic 6-4, 6-4 in his third round.

Who will prevail in their upcoming clash?

The upcoming battle between? Tsitsipas and Alcaraz promises to be a mouthwatering clash as they gear up to face each other just for the second time on the ATP tour. Can Tsitsipas prevail over the young Spaniard? Or will Alcaraz stun the Greek to advance to the third quarterfinal of the year at the Miami Masters?

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An intriguing contest awaits us in Miami on Tuesday!