Mubadala Citi DC Open: Bencic moves into last 16 as Potapova retires
The Swiss will face the winner of the match between Sloane Stephens and qualifier Lauren Davis in the next round
Belinda Bencic at the 2023 Australian Open
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Swiss Belinda Bencic, the No 6 seed, moved into the last 16 of the Mubadala Citi DC Open when Russian Anastasia Potapova retired on Monday.
Bencic, ranked No 15, led 6-5 when Potapova, ranked No 26, pulled out on Monday.
The Swiss will play the winner of the match between Sloane Stephens and qualifier Lauren Davis next.
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