Shocking! Three matches deliver three bagels and three goose eggs; Rybakina suffers double defeat, Vukov helpless

27/03/2026 13:28:00 sport

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This morning Beijing time, the ATP1000 Miami Masters concluded its last two singles quarterfinals. In the first match, world No. 2 Sinner performed excellently, taking only 71 minutes and losing just four games overall, delivering two goose eggs with a 6-2 6-2 score to easily defeat the last remaining local player Tiafoe, advancing strongly to the semifinals and changing their head-to-head record to 5-1. Simultaneously, Sinner also achieved a 29-match winning streak against American players, becoming an undeniable American slayer.

After this match, Sinner also refreshed a record he holds: a 30-set winning streak in ATP1000 Masters series events. In the semifinals, he will face German star Zverev, who is also in fierce form, sweeping past Argentine F. Cerundolo 6-1 6-2, achieving a four-match winning streak against his opponent while reversing their head-to-head record to 4-3. This marks the German star's third appearance in the tournament's semifinals and his 25th entry into a Masters semifinal.

Sinner and Zverev have met 11 times previously, with the Italian leading 7-4 and having a six-match winning streak. Now, the two meet back-to-back in the semifinals of consecutive Masters tournaments. Can the German reclaim a victory?

In the first WTA1000 Miami singles semifinal, local top seed Gauff was in blazing form, delivering a double bagel with a 6-1 6-1 score to crush Czech star Muchova, advancing powerfully to the championship match. This is Gauff's first final this year and her 15th career final overall, aiming to seize her first title of the season.

Muchova can be considered a top-tier player in women's tennis, with versatile tactics that often keep her competitive against many top players, with wins and losses shared. However, her head-to-head records against two players are overwhelmingly one-sided. One is against Polish star Swiatek; except for a win in their first meeting seven years ago, she has suffered five consecutive losses, receiving one bagel and four goose eggs.

The other is Gauff. After being crushed with a double bagel this time, her head-to-head record against Gauff has become 0-6, and in these six matches, Muchova has only won one set, clearly a subordinate. Some fans say this is a clash of styles, where one naturally subdues the other.

In the second semifinal concluded near noon, top seed and defending champion Sabalenka continued her hot form, completing a 6-4 6-3 victory over No. 3 seed Kazakh star Rybakina, winning the 17th edition of the "Sabalenka-Rybakina duel" and achieving a two-match streak against her opponent in the North American Sunshine Double. This marks the Belarusian's 15th career 1000-level final, her 31st hard court final, and her 44th overall tour final. After advancing to finals back-to-back, Sabalenka also became the second player after Russian star Sharapova to reach the singles finals of the North American Sunshine Double back-to-back for two consecutive years.

After the match, when looking ahead to the final against local top seed Gauff, Sabalenka said, "There will be many rallies, many emotional swings, lots of attacking, full of fun. It will be a tough battle, and I'm really looking forward to facing her again in a final." The two have met 12 times on tour, tied at 6-6, including 5-5 on hard courts and 1-1 on clay, indicating a balanced rivalry.

The defeated Rybakina remained as usual with a calm expression, showing no emotional fluctuations. However, some fans noticed that her coach Vukov differed from before; he no longer shouted, reminded, or cheered, but appeared indifferent, seemingly already knowing his player could not win.