2023 Miami Open: Pegula, Fritz, Eubanks march on

"I don't mind playing her, at least in the past," Pegula said of the Australian Open finalist. "Obviously she's picked up her level since then, so it'll be a tough test, especially after this match. Just physically [I will] see how I feel. Hopefully I can recover in time. At least I have another day.

"I think she and [Aryna] Sabalenka are the ones to beat right now so it's going to be a great test and a deserved semi for a tournament like this."

Already a champion in Delray Beach this season, Fritz is seeking his second South Florida title of 2023. He will face his toughest test yet against Alcaraz, who defeated Tommy Paul, 6-4, 6-4, to continue his quest for the Sunshine Double following his Indian Wells triumph. The defending champ in Miami, Alcaraz must retain his title in order to remain world No. 1 ahead of Novak Djokovic.

Eubanks won a second straight rain-delayed thriller against French opposition to make his first ATP Masters 1000 quarterfinal. After beating Gregoire Barrere to seal his Top 100 debut in the previous round, the American edged Adrian Mannarino, 7-6(2), 7-6(5), on Tuesday, setting himself up for a new career high of world No. 85.

“Today feels a little bit more like, ‘Hey, I’m here. Trust it,’” Eubanks said after picking up his sixth Miami win this tournament, including two in qualifying. “I’m playing well and let’s just see how long we can keep this thing going.”

Quickly becoming a fan favorite, Eubanks has received congratulations from Jamie Foxx on social media this week and had the support of NFL legend Chad Johnson from the stands in his latest victory. He will hope to ride the home support to another win in his first meeting with Medvedev on Thursday.

Three Americans also advanced to the doubles semis with Tuesday wins, as Austin Krajicek (with Nicolas Mahut), Taylor Townsend (with Leylah Fernandez) and Bernarda Pera (with Magda Linette) all victorious.