By: Christopher Menendez

20-year-old Australian Nick Kyrgios went head to head with Canadian Milos Raonic and won in two straight sets, 6-4, 7-6(4). Kyrgios played a fearless game despite only having won one title in his young career. After watching Monfils game earlier in the day it is undeniable that the athletes have a comparable passionate style.

“He came up with the big shots at important moments,” Raonic said. “He had more life and energy”, said Raonic.

The women’s semifinals left World No. 2 Angelique Kerber defeated by Victoria Azarenka, 2-6, 5-7. Azarenka will play Svetlana Kuznetsova and is bidding to be the first to win the elusive Indian Wells-Miami double since 2005. Azarenka’s performance at the Miami Open also assures her a spot in the Top 5 of the WTA rankings on Monday.

Men’s Semifinals

Novak Djokovic vs. David Goffin

Kei Nishikori vs. Nick Kyrgios

Women’s Singles Finals

Svetlana Kuznetsova vs. Victoria Azarenka

About the Miami Open presented by Itaú

The 2016 Miami Open will be played March 21-April 3 at the Crandon Tennis Center in Miami. The two-week combined event is owned and operated by IMG. The Miami Open is one of nine ATP Masters 1000 Series events on the ATP calendar, a Premier Mandatory event on the WTA calendar, and features the top men’s and women’s tennis players in the world. The tournament is widely regarded as the most glamorous on the ATP and WTA calendars because of its exotic Miami location, thriving nightlife, five-star hotels and restaurants, beautiful weather and beaches, and its celebrity appeal. For ticket information, call +1.305.442.3367 or visit www.miamiopen.com.

About Itaú

Itau is the largest Latin America privately owned bank, with approximately 95,000 employees and operations in 20 countries throughout the Americas, Asia and Europe. Itaú’s relationship with sport goes back to the 1970s, when Itaú first sponsored the Itaú Tennis Cup in Brazil in 1970. Itaú has been a sponsor of the Miami Open for the last six years, and also sponsors the Rio Open, the only combined ATP/WTA event in South America. Itaú also supports the Brazilian Women’s Tennis Circuit, only female professional tournament in South America, certified by the Brazilian Tennis Confederation (CBT) and the International Tennis Federation (ITF), as well as the Tennis Institute Training Center, responsible for the development of young, new talent.

About IMG

IMG is a global leader in sports, fashion and media operating in more than 25 countries around the world. IMG’s businesses include Events Media, College, Golf, Tennis, Performance and IMG Academy, Fashion, Models, Clients, Licensing, Joint Ventures, and creative management agency Art + Commerce. In 2014, IMG was acquired by WME, the world’s leading entertainment and media agency. Together, the companies offer an unparalleled client roster; strategic partnerships with sponsors and brands; and marquee assets across sports, entertainment, events, music and fashion.