Dow Tennis Classic: Miller beats Kudermetova in epic, advances to quarter-finals
Karina Miller edged out Polina Kudermetova 6-3, 2-6, 7-6 (8) on Thursday. She’ll face Ukrainian Lesia Tsurenko, the No 8 seed, in the next round
American wildcard Karina Miller edged out Russian Polina Kudermetova, the No 9 seed, 6-3, 2-6, 7-6 (8) to advance to the last 8 of the Dow Tennis Classic on Thursday.
Karina Miller will face Ukrainian Lesia Tsurenko, the No 8 seed, next.
Ahead of her victory, the 22-year-old American beat lucky loser Jamie Loeb (4-6, 7-6 (4), 6-1).
Kudermetova, ranked No 114, won against American wildcard Katrina Scott (6-4, 6-2) in the previous round.
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