Carlos Alcaraz will do Grigor Dimitrov for a spot in the semifinals of the Miami Open 2024. If successful, Alcaraz will match his previous tournament performance, where he reached the same stage before falling to Jannik Sinner. While Novak Djokovic maintains a firm grip on the world number 1 spot, Alcaraz has an opportunity to bolster his ranking with a strong showing.
Dimitrov, once dubbed the ‘Baby Federer’, stands as a seasoned veteran on the circuit. Despite not fully realizing his early promise, Dimitrov’s nine titles, including a Masters 1000 and the 2017 ATP Finals, testify to his enduring class.
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At 32, he continues to compete at a high level, currently ranked ATP No. 12. Notable for his marathon semifinal against Rafael Nadal at the 2017 Australian OpenDimitrov’s experience adds depth to the matchup.
In the round of 16, Dimitrov overcame the Polish standout Hubert Hurkacz in a hard-fought battle. With three previous victories over Dimitrov, Alcaraz holds a slight edge, although the Bulgarian claimed their most recent encounter at Shanghai in 2023.
When will the Miami Open quarterfinal match between Carlos Alcaraz and Grigor Dimitrov be played?
The match between Carlos Alcaraz and Grigor Dimitrov is expected to take place next Thursday. Typically, as players compete on consecutive days and the tournament progresses to its final rounds, the scheduling alternates between the men’s and women’s draws.
The specific timing for the match will be determined by the organizers on Wednesday afternoon in Miami, with Spanish peninsular time being early Thursday. While the exact time remains uncertain, it is unlikely that Alcaraz-Dimitrov will be the opening match. Therefore, it is anticipated to be scheduled sometime between 20:30 and 0:00 CET.
Where to watch on TV and online the Miami Open quarterfinal match between Alcaraz and Dimitrov?
The Miami Open quarterfinal match between Carlos Alcaraz and Grigor Dimitrov will be televised on the Tennis Channel via cable, and it will also be available for streaming on platforms such as Hulu+LiveTV and FuboTV.
