With Carlos Alcaraz already eliminated, who will stop Jannik Sinner from completing the Sunshine Double sweep at the Miami Open? The second seed is looking to become the eighth man to achieve this historic feat, but must first earn his spot in the quarterfinals. Who will progress?<\/p>\n
ATP Miami Day 7 Predictions
\nFrances Tiafoe vs Terence Atmane<\/p>\n
Head-to-head: Tiafoe 1-0 Atmane<\/p>\n
Atmane is proving that his level at the Masters 1000 wasn\u2019t a one-off after that sensational run in Cincinnati last summer. He was on a three-match losing streak coming to Miami, but he\u2019s won three in a row in this tournament to secure his spot in the last 16. Tiafoe, for his part, ended Jakub Mensik\u2019s title reign in Miami in a dramatic match. The American saved two match points to win a thrilling final set tiebreak. As massive as that win was, Tiafoe is coming off a three-hour grind without an extra day of rest. That said, his fitness base is solid, and he should thrive if he manages his energy well.<\/p>\n
Prediction: Tiafoe in 3<\/p>\n
Ugo Humbert vs Francisco Cerundolo<\/p>\n
Head-to-head: Cerundolo 1-0 Humbert<\/p>\n
Cerundolo saw off Daniil Medvedev in a very entertaining third-round match. He was flawless in the opening set, where he dismantled Medvedev 6-0, but needed to save a late break point in the final set, which he prevailed 7-5. Humbert is enjoying his best run in this tournament. There is no doubt that the draw opened up a bit for him after Ben Shelton\u2019s early elimination, and Humbert took care of Shelton\u2019s conqueror, Alexander Shevchenko, in the last round. Nevertheless, there\u2019s something about Miami that brings out Cerundolo\u2019s best tennis. This venue is one of his strongholds. That comfort and current form should carry him through to the quarterfinals.<\/p>\n
Prediction: Cerundolo in 2<\/p>\n
Alexander Zverev vs Quentin Halys<\/p>\n
Head-to-head: first meeting<\/p>\n
Halys has been a serving menace in this tournament. He\u2019s dropped serve just three times in three matches, and when he is in such rhythm, the Frenchman is very dangerous. Before the tournament, the discussion centered on title favorites Alcaraz and Sinner. But Zverev is keenly reminding us why he is a seven-time champion at the Masters 1000 level, and he should be in contention. And the German plays his best tennis when the pressure is off. I expect Zverev\u2019s return depth and backhand stability to wear down Halys.<\/p>\n
Prediction: Zverev in 3<\/p>\n
Jannik Sinner vs Alex Michelsen<\/p>\n
Head-to-head: Sinner 2-0 Michelsen<\/p>\n