DOHA, Qatar — On Wednesday, four of the higher-seeded competitors at the Qatar Open moved on to the quarterfinals of the event. Alex de Minaur, Andrey Rublev, Daniil Medvedev, and Jack Draper all claimed victories in straight sets, showcasing their skill on the court.

Carlos Alcaraz, the top-seeded player, has the opportunity to join these players in the quarterfinals, contingent upon a win against Italy’s Luca Nardi.

De Minaur, seeded second, dominated Botic van de Zandschulp, winning in straight sets with a score of 6-4. Meanwhile, Rublev, who is the fifth seed, secured a spot in the next phase by defeating Nuno Borges with a score of 6-3, 6-4, setting up a matchup against the Australian.

Daniil Medvedev faced Zizou Bergs, defeating him soundly with a score of 6-2, 6-1. Medvedev will next take on Félix Auger-Aliassime, who advanced to the quarterfinals without having to compete, as Hamad Mededovic retired before their match.

Jack Draper performed impressively against Christopher O’Connell, finishing the match with a straightforward 6-2, 6-1 victory. Draper’s next opponent will be either Matteo Berrettini, who managed to take down Novak Djokovic, or Tallon Griekspoor, who will face off against Berrettini soon.

The tournament continues to attract attention as top talent showcases their abilities, and fans await further exciting matchups in the upcoming rounds.