Polish tennis player Iga Swiateksecond racket in the world, and the Kazakh Elena Rybakinafifth seed, advanced this Wednesday to quarterfinals of the China Openwhile the fourth favorite of the tournament WTA 1,000the American Jessica Pegula, bid farewell to Beijing.
Swiatek, who knocked out Spanish Sara Sorribes in the first round, is through to the next round after ruthlessly defeating her compatriot Magda Linette, world number 25, with a resounding 6-1, 6-1 win. 60 of the season.
“I’m happy that I was able to dominate from start to finish. I never lost concentration. “I was quite determined today, so I’m really proud of my performance.”quizzed Swiatek about his rivalry.
In the afternoon’s other match, Latvian Jelena Ostapenko, ranked thirteenth, achieved her second victory over a top 5 player of the season by defeating American Jessica Pegula, ranked fourth in the world, 6- 4 and 6-2.
“I think I’ve always played well in China,” Ostapenko said after the match, while declaring that she “loved it a lot.” the return of tournaments to the Asian giant.
On the other hand, Kazakh Elena Rybakina, fifth seed, won 2-6, 6-4 and 6-1 against Russian Mirra Andreeva, world number 60.
In Wednesday’s remaining match, Russia’s Liudmila Samsonova (no.22) also secured a place in the quarterfinals by defeating Ukraine’s Marta Kostyuk (no.44) in a tight match that ended 6-4, 6- 7 (4) and 7-5.
Source: La Verdad
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