OR Arina Sampalenka She continued her impressive course at Wimbledon, winning her familiar opponent, Eliz Mertenswith a 2-0 set (6-4, 7-6 (4) in the fourth round of the tournament and qualifying for the quarter-finals. The three-time Grand Slam and current No.1 world rankings took less than two hours to get its 11th victory over the Belgian in 13.
Sampalenka, who in the past had been a Mertens teammate in the double, showed that she is well aware of her opponent’s game and took advantage of her weaknesses. With 36 Winners, 6 aces and 84% earnings in the first service (32/38)Belaruside dominated the critical points and showed calm in the tie break in the second set.
Her next opponent in the quarter -finals will be the 37 -year -old Laura Zigemundwho stopped Lucky Loser’s course Solana Sierra with 6-3, 6-2. Sampalenka is now looking back to the semifinals, continuing this year’s grass.
What. A. Match. ??
World No.1 Aryna Sabalenka Comes Through An Incredible Battle with Elise Mertens to Win 6-4, 7-6 (4) and Advance to the Quarter-Finals ??
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