David Ferrer advances in Miami

Spain's number two David Ferrer has reached round four of the Miami Open thanks to a 6-1 7-5 victory over Fabio Fognini earlier today.

Ferrer made very few unforced errors during the opening set, while his Italian opponent struggled to land in his first service.

As a result, it took Ferrer just under 30 minutes to open up a one-set advantage thanks to a 6-1 success.

The second set was much more evenly contested, but it was 30-year-old Ferrer who recorded the decisive break to book his place in the next round of the competition.

Ferrer will now take on Japan's Kei Nishikori for a slot in the quarter-finals.