Thu Mar 27 17:30:00 UTC 2025: ## Upset at Miami Open as Zverev Falls to Fils; Djokovic-Korda Match Delayed
**Miami Gardens, FL** – The Miami Open saw another major upset on Wednesday as top seed Alexander Zverev was defeated by 17th seed Arthur Fils of France, 3-6, 6-3, 6-4. The match, delayed by rain, saw Fils overcome a first-set loss and a back injury to secure his place in the quarterfinals. He will face Jakub Mensik on Thursday.
Fils’ victory follows his three-set win over Frances Tiafoe. He praised his aggressive approach, stating he needed to dictate play to overcome Zverev’s skill. This marks Fils’ second Masters 1000 quarterfinal appearance this month, following his run at Indian Wells.
Meanwhile, the men’s quarterfinal between Novak Djokovic and Sebastian Korda has been postponed to Thursday due to the late finish of Emma Raducanu’s quarterfinal match against Jessica Pegula. ATP rules aimed at preventing excessively late matches prompted the delay.
The winner of the Djokovic-Korda match will face Grigor Dimitrov, who secured a hard-fought victory over Francisco Cerundolo, 6-7 (6), 6-4, 7-6 (3), in a nearly three-hour contest. Dimitrov, a 2024 Miami Open finalist, required medical attention after the match due to dizziness caused by the intense humidity. He overcame a match point in the third set to advance.
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