Sports world daily: Hurkacz, Medvedev into next round at Miami Masters; Spain win in Euro qualifier

Hubert Hurkacz won a lengthy, three-hour 30 minute match against Thanasi Kokkinakis at the Miami Masters, while Daniil Medvedev cruised into the next round at the joint ATP and WTA event.

In football, Spain made an impressive start to their Euro 2024 qualification campaign with a win over Norway. Morocco, meanwhile, came up with their first win over five-time World Cup-winners Brazil in a friendly.

The West Indies came up with a win in a rain-marred T20 over hosts South Africa.

In boxing, Algerian pugilist Imane Khelif was not allowed to compete in the World Championship final due to failing IBA ‘eligibility criteria.’

Here’s a look at the key stories from international sporting events through the day for 26 March, 2023:

Hurkacz beats Kokkinakis in epic battle

Hubert Hurkacz saved five match points as he fought back to beat Thanasi Kokkinakis in a three and a half hour epic while fourth-seed Daniil Medvedev got his Miami Open bid under way with an easy win on Saturday.

Hurkacz was pushed all the way by the Australian lucky loser Kokkinakis before emerging with a 6-7 (10), 7-6 (7), 7-6 (6) victory.

The Aussie had shown his mettle by saving six set points as he won the first-set tie-break and Hurkacz, the 2021 Miami champion, saved three match...

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