The elimination in the “16” of the Adelaide tournament was experienced by Paula Bandosawho was defeated 2-1 sets (7-6, 6-7, 6-2) by Ashlyn Kruger.
The Spanish tennis player and No. 12 in the women’s world ranking was introduced quite competitive in the first two sets, even managing to draw 1-1 in the second set.
However, in the third and decisive part of the match, Bandosa started strongly, but then lost strength and could not follow the 20-year-old Kruger, who will face in the American “civil war” Jessica Pegula who eliminated Marissa Sakkari earlier.
Swift pick-up by Krueger ?????#AdelaideTennis pic.twitter.com/Z79Mh92e1t
— wta (@WTA) January 8, 2025
Taking Control ??
Ashlyn Krueger takes the tiebreak and the first set over Badosa 7-6(4).#AdelaideTennis pic.twitter.com/L6JRJxCj5V
— wta (@WTA) January 8, 2025
the power from @paulabadosa ??#AdelaideTennis pic.twitter.com/kzOjJE8lbA
— wta (@WTA) January 8, 2025
skill level = unreal ??@paulabadosa | #AdelaideTennis pic.twitter.com/JXxyrlQOCx
— wta (@WTA) January 8, 2025
Deciding set coming up??@paulabadosa | #AdelaideTennis pic.twitter.com/PwM0WYlyBg
— wta (@WTA) January 8, 2025
Krueger sets up the break ??#AdelaideTennis pic.twitter.com/0kXZf6O27f
— wta (@WTA) January 8, 2025
Back-to-back quarterfinal appearances for Krueger ??#AdelaideTennis pic.twitter.com/5rh9p9hxoV
— wta (@WTA) January 8, 2025
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