ASB Classic: Madison Keys Advances, Amanda Anisimova Upset
Top-seeded Madison Keys of the United States cruised into the second round of the ASB Classic in Auckland, New Zealand, with a solid 6-4, 6-4 victory over Italy’s Lucia Bronzetti. Keys dominated with four aces, showcasing her trademark powerful serve.
Third-seeded Amanda Anisimova had a tougher outing, falling to fellow American Alycia Parks. Despite 11 double faults, Parks rallied to secure a 2-6, 6-2, 6-3 victory in just over two hours.
Withdrawals Impact Draw:
Former U.S. Open champion Emma Raducanu (back) and second-seeded Elise Mertens (ankle) withdrew from the tournament, altering the draw significantly. Raducanu’s replacement, Japan’s Mai Hontama, fell 6-3, 2-6, 6-0 to Robin Montgomery. Jordie Burrage of Great Britain, stepping in for Mertens, secured a 6-3, 6-3 win over New Zealand wild card Vivian Yang.
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Brisbane International: Aryna Sabalenka Rolls; Seeds Fall
Top-seeded Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus breezed through her second-round match, defeating Mexico’s Renata Zarazua 6-4, 6-0. Sabalenka dominated the second set, asserting her status as the tournament favorite.
However, the day saw major upsets:
- Paola Badosa (4th seed) lost 6-3, 1-6, 6-2 to Armenia’s Elina Avanesyan.
- Ukraine’s Anhelina Kalinina overcame 5th-seeded Diana Shnaider, 6-3, 4-6, 6-1.
- American Ashlyn Krueger dispatched 6th-seeded Anna Kalinskaya in straight sets, 6-3, 6-3.
- Czech player Marie Bouzkova edged out 7th-seeded Jelena Ostapenko, 7-6 (0), 6-4.
Other Results:
- Eighth-seeded Mirra Andreeva claimed a straightforward 6-4, 6-4 win over fellow Russian Anna Blinkova.
- Ons Jabeur of Tunisia continued her strong form, defeating 14th-seeded Ekaterina Alexandrova 6-3, 6-2, to move into the next round.
These results have shaken up the tournament, setting the stage for unexpected matchups in the later rounds.
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