Medevdev advances, steps closer to reclaiming No. 1

Daniil Medvedev is one win away from returning to No. 1.

Shaking off a slow start, the top-seeded Medvedev reached the quarterfinals of the Miami Open in Miami Gardens, Fla., by defeating Jenson Brooksby of the United States, 7-5, 6-1.

Medvedev has yet to drop a set in his three Miami matches. He’ll face either No. 8 seed and defending Miami champion Hubert Hurkacz or unseeded Lloyd Harris in the quarters — and if Medvedev wins there, he’ll be assured of supplanting Novak Djokovic and returning to No. 1 in the world rankings.

In women’s quarterfinal play, the unseeded Naomi Osaka — who hasn’t won a tournament since the 2021 Australian Open — made quick work of No. 9 Danielle Collins of the U.S.

Golf

Tiger Woods flew to Augusta National Tuesday, sparking greater speculation the Masters next week could be his first time competing against the best since a car crash 14 months ago severely injured his right leg.

• The LPGA announced modifications to its Hall of Fame criteria which includes lifting the requirement that players complete 10 years on tour.

Soccer

Trinity Rodman was among the young players named to the U.S. women’s national team roster for a pair of matches next month against Uzbekistan. Rodman, the daughter of former NBA star Dennis Rodman, has made two appearances with the national team.

Swimming

USA Swimming announced that its trials for the 2024 Paris Games will be held at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. The decision marks the end of Omaha’s long run as host of the event.