Mon Mar 24 17:00:00 UTC 2025: ## Sabalenka Advances in Miami Open After Ruse Retirement; Upsets Rock Men’s Draw
**MIAMI GARDENS, FL –** World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka progressed to the Miami Open round of 16 on Saturday, but her advancement was overshadowed by injuries and upsets throughout the tournament. Sabalenka’s opponent, Elena-Gabriela Ruse, retired due to a right thigh injury after losing the first set 6-1. A sympathetic Sabalenka expressed her well wishes for Ruse’s speedy recovery.
The women’s draw also saw Naomi Osaka secure a hard-fought victory over Hailey Baptiste (7-6(6), 3-6, 6-4), while Jasmine Paolini advanced after Ons Jabeur retired with a left leg injury. Coco Gauff continued her strong performance, defeating Maria Sakkari 6-2, 6-4.
The men’s side experienced significant shakeups. Top seed Alexander Zverev secured a comfortable win over Jacob Fearnley (6-2, 6-4), achieving a German-record 145th Masters 1000 victory. However, several seeded players suffered unexpected defeats. Jack Draper (No. 6), Andrey Rublev (No. 8), and Indian Wells semifinalists Reilly Opelka, Carlos Alcaraz, and Daniil Medvedev all exited the tournament, leaving no Indian Wells semifinalists remaining in Miami. Notable upsets included Coleman Wong’s victory over Ben Shelton and Zizou Bergs’ win against Andrey Rublev. Matteo Berrettini also advanced after a three-set victory over Hugo Gaston. Denis Shapovalov and Taylor Fritz secured wins and will face each other in the next round.
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