The Russian Veronika Kudermetova the first seed, the Russian, lost this Thursday Aryna Sabalenkain round of 16 of the tournament WTA 500 Berlinwhich is played on the grass.
Kudermetova threw Sabalenka in two sleeves, for 6-2 and 7-6 (2). The Russian defeated the Belarusian in the second round in Berlin for the second year in a row. Twelve months ago they won the comeback 2-6, 7-5 and 6-4.
In addition, also Russian Ekaterina Alexandrova eliminated the fifth favorite, the American Coco Gauff, in 75 minutes and 6-4 and 6-0. He extended his winning streak to seven games.
Therefore, Alexandrova and Kudermetova will replay last week’s final in Bolduque (Netherlands), where the former won.
Alexandrova successfully defended her Bolduque title last week with a tight three-set win over Kudermetova. He reached the quarterfinals in Berlin for the second time in his career.
The Czech also made it to the quarterfinals Marketa Vondrousova. He won 6-3 6-5 over German Jule Niemeier when he had to retire due to physical discomfort.
His opponent in the quarterfinals is the Greek Maria Sakkarisixth seed and executioner of Belarusian Aliaksandra Sasnovich 6-2 and 6-1.
Source: La Verdad
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