Zverev and De Minaur Advance to Semi-Finals; Fonseca Competes
On a thrilling quarter-finals Friday in the WTA Tour, notable players made headlines across different venues including Vienna, Tokyo, and Basel.
Zverev and De Minaur Advance to Semi-Finals
Alexander Zverev has reached the semi-finals in Vienna without needing to compete. His opponent, Tallon Griekspoor, withdrew due to a back injury. This development has also secured Zverev’s place at the ATP Finals in Turin.
Meanwhile, Alex De Minaur showcased his skills with a convincing victory over Matteo Berrettini. He won the match 6-1, 7-6(4), earning his spot in the semi-finals.
Basel and Tokyo Highlights
In Basel, Jaume Munar advanced to the semi-finals after his rival, Felix Auger-Aliassime, retired from their match following a 6-3 loss in the first set.
Tokyo witnessed an exciting match, where Belinda Bencic demonstrated resilience by overcoming Karolina Muchova. After losing the first set, Bencic staged a comeback to win 3-6, 7-5, 7-5, securing her place in the semi-finals against Sofia Kenin.
Other Notable Matches
- Claire Liu, ranked 305th in the world, made headlines by reaching the Guangzhou semi-finals after defeating Ella Seidel 4-6, 6-0, 6-4.
- Qualifier Lulu Sun stunned Caty McNally, winning 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 to advance to the semi-finals in Guangzhou.
- Sofia Kenin triumphed in a hard-fought match against Ekaterina Alexandrova, winning 6-0, 2-6, 7-6(3) to secure her spot in the semi-finals.
This quarter-finals day delivered exciting matchups and surprising results, setting the stage for an unforgettable semi-finals round. Fans can look forward to more thrilling matches in the upcoming days.
