Mar 22, 2018; Key Biscayne, FL, USA; Simona Halep of Romania hits a forehand against Oceane Dodin of France (not pictured) on day three of the Miami Open at Tennis Center at Crandon Park. Halep won 3-6, 6-3, 7-5. Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
(Reuters) - World number one Simona Halep survived a scare from Oceane Dodin on Thursday, beating the lucky loser 3-6 6-3 7-5 to reach the Miami Open third round, and while the Romanian was unhappy with her performance she said it had been a "good day at the office".
Halep, who almost joined eight other seeds eliminated on a day of upsets in south Florida, was delighted with the way she dug in and fought in the deciding third set on centre court.
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