Charleston Open: Kalinskaya knocks out Azarenka, books spot in last eight against Jabeur
Anna Kalinskaya beat Victoria Azarenka 6-4, 7-6 (5) on Thursday. She’ll play Tunisian Ons Jabeur, the second seed, in the next round
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Russian Anna Kalinskaya advanced to the last 8 of the Charleston Open by beating Belarusian Victoria Azarenka, the No 6 seed, 6-4, 7-6 (5) at the Family Circle Tennis Center on Thursday.
Kalinskaya, ranked No 70, will face Tunisian Ons Jabeur, the second seed, next.
The Russian won against Ukrainian Anhelina Kalinina, the No 11 seed (7-6 (6), 6-4) and Frenchwoman Alize Cornet (7-6 (4), 4-6, 6-2) earlier in the week
In the previous round of the Charleston tournament, Azarenka, ranked No 18, defeated American Sloane Stephens (3-6, 6-3, 6-2).
Charleston WTA 500, other round of 16 matches (Family Circle Tennis Center, clay, USD 780,637)
- Paula Badosa (12) beat Diana Shnaider: 6-1, 6-3
- Magda Linette vs. Madison Keys
- Belinda Bencic vs. Shelby Rogers
- Bernarda Pera vs. Daria Kasatkina
- Jessica Pegula vs. Irina-Camelia Begu
- Julia Grabher vs. Ekaterina Alexandrova
- Caroline Dolehide vs. Ons Jabeur
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