Mexico Open News
Tsurenko acknowledged she had struggled to close out her match after leading 5-0 in the second set, but also credited her third-seeded opponent Daria Gavrilova with some spirited resistance.
Thiem, the 2016 champion in Acapulco, didn`t face a break point in his 75 minutes on court against the 18-year-old Canadian as he set up a last-eight clash with former US Open champion Juan Martin del Potro.
Gavrilova, the third seed, rallied to beat Brengle in three sets, 4-6, 6-3, 6-3, in two hours and 21 minutes.
Nadal insists he is not motivated by a desire to reclaim the position from his long-time rival.
Azarenka was playing her first event since falling in the quarter-finals of the Australian Open to eventual champion Angelique Kerber.
The third seeded Indian pair, who had reached the finals of US Open and Dutch Open, finally lay their hands on a grand prix title when they defeated Bodin and Nipitphon.
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