“I’m a server, I hit serving targets for these moments right here,” the 27-year-old said after advancing, 3-6, 7-6 (4), 3-6, 6-4, 6-4, on Monday.

Eubanks won three tie-breaks to defeat O'Connell Saturday, while Paul went down in five to the Czech.

Two points from defeat, the Romanian battled to a 4-6, 7-6 (6), 6-4 victory on Thursday.

"After this match and this level, I think I'm ready to get good results on grass," the Spaniard said.

Before each day's play at the BNP Paribas Open, we'll preview three must-see matches.

The second seed was down 2-5 to start, before finding his way past good friend Filip Krajinovic on Monday.

The former world No. 1 upped his total to eight match points saved this week at the 250-level tournament.

The two-time Qatar ExxonMobil Open title holder will meet Jiri Lehecka in the semifinals, after the Czech ousted Andrey Rublev on Thursday.

“The history speaks for itself,” says Dean Goldfine of an event whose champions include Carlos Alcaraz, Stefanos Tsitsipas and Jannik Sinner.

Also, Elena Rybakina makes her Top 10 debut, Magda Linette cracks the Top 30 and Ben Shelton soars into the Top 50.