Makarska Open: Konjuh moves into last 8
Ana Konjuh benefited from the forfeit of Rebecca Peterson on Thursday evening. She’ll play the winner of the match between Ukrainian qualifier Katarina Zavatska and Italian Jasmine Paolini, the second seed, in the next round
Croat Ana Konjuh moved into the last eight of the Makaraska Open after Swede Rebecca Peterson, the No 7 seed, withdrew before the match on Thursday evening at Tennis Center Makarska.
Konjuh, ranked No 173, will face the winner of the match between Ukrainian qualifier Katarina Zavatska and Italian Jasmine Paolini, the second seed, next.
Ahead of her victory, the Croat won against Czech Sara Bejlek (6-4, 6-2).
Peterson, ranked No 87, beat Croat wildcard Tena Lukas (6-0, 6-1) in the previous round of the Makarska tournament.
Makarska WTA 125K Series, other last 16 results (Tennis Center Makarska, clay, USD 115.000, most recent results first):
- Katarina Zavatska vs. Jasmine Paolini
- Mayar Sherif vs. Kristina Dmitruk
- Rebecca Sramkova vs. Peyton Stearns
- Kateryna Baindl vs. Darya Astakhova
- Linda Noskova vs. Elsa Jacquemot: thursday
- Leolia Jeanjean vs. Yue Yuan: thursday
- Miriam Bulgaru vs. Diane Parry: thursday
