Fifth Third Charleston 125 2: Lee wins close tiebreak, then cruises into quarter-finals
Gabriela Lee won against Iva Jovic 7-6 (5), 6-2 on Thursday evening. She’ll play American wildcard Lauren Davis in the next round
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Romanian qualifier Gabriela Lee won against American Iva Jovic, the No 8 seed, 7-6 (5), 6-2 to reach the last eight of the Fifth Third Charleston 125 2 on Thursday.
Lee, ranked No 306, will face American wildcard Lauren Davis next.
The Romanian beat Canadian lucky loser Kayla Cross (6-2, 6-1) in the previous round.
In the 32, Jovic, ranked No 207, defeated wildcard Usue Maitane Arconada (6-4, 6-4).
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