Fruhvirtova defeats Joint to reach Puerto Vallarta semi-finals
Linda Fruhvirtova outlasted Maya Joint in a three-setter on Friday night in Puerto Vallarta. She will play Heather Watson in the next round.
Linda Fruhvirtova, Nottingham 2024
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Wildcard Linda Fruhvirtova battled past Australian Maya Joint, the second seed, 6-7 (5), 6-4, 6-4 to move into the last four of the Puerto Vallarta Open on Friday night.
Fruhvirtova, ranked No 215, will face Heather Watson next.
Fruhvirtova benefited from the withdrawal of American Hailey Baptiste, the No 8 seed, and edged out Australian Daria Saville (4-6, 6-3, 6-4) ahead of Friday’s victory.
Earlier in the tournament, Joint, ranked No 80, defeat Canadian Carol Zhao (6-3, 3-6, 6-4) and qualifier Priscilla Hon (6-4, 6-1).
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