Jabeur edges Bronzetti in thriller, forced to withdraw due to injury
Posted : 13 October 2023
Ons Jabeur faced a challenging match against Lucia Bronzetti in the second round of the Bank of Communications Zhengzhou Open. The No.4 seed needed five match points to secure a 6-3, 7-6(5) victory after leading 5-2 in the second set. However, despite her win, Jabeur had to withdraw from the tournament due to a knee injury, apologizing for her withdrawal and expressing her love for the time she spent in Zhengzhou.
Daria Kasatkina Advances to Semifinals via Walkover at Zhengzhou Open
Daria Kasatkina advanced to the semifinals via a walkover after defeating wild card Bai Zhuoxuan 6-2, 6-4. Kasatkina faced a late challenge from Bai, who held four break points to level at 5-5 in the second set, but Kasatkina secured the win.
In another match, qualifier Laura Siegemund upset No.11 seed Samsonova with a 3-6, 6-2, 6-1 victory. Siegemund displayed a versatile game, including passing shots, reflexed drop shots, and skillful net play. This win marked her first Top 20 victory on hard courts since 2020 and earned her a spot in the quarterfinals, ensuring her return to the Top 100 rankings. No.7 seed Barbora Krejcikova advanced to her fourth quarterfinal of 2023 with a 7-5, 6-1 victory over Petra Martic.
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