Miami, March 24 -- The defending champion Aryna Sabalenka booked her quarterfinal slot at the ongoing Miami Open, with her eighth win over Zheng Qinwen in nine meetings.

On Monday, she dispatched Zheng's challenge in one hour and 25 minutes to get a 6-3, 6-4 victory.

Speaking after the match, she said, "She (Zheng) a tough opponent and I am super happy with the level I played at today. I can definitely say that it felt like home. Thanks to you guys, you really make this stadium feel like home for me."

Her next challenge for a semifinal spot would be American Hailey Baptiste, who booked her first-ever spot in a WTA 1000 quarterfinal with a stunning win over number 25 seed Jelena Ostapenko by 6-3, 6-4.

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