Makarska Open: Makarova books spot in last 16
Ekaterina Makarova benefited from the abandonment of Julia Avdeeva (6-2, 5-0) on Tuesday and will face the winner of the match between Swiss Simona Waltert and No 6 seed Brenda Fruhvirtova in the next round
Ekaterina Makarova in Strasbourg (Elyxandro Cegarra / Panoramic)
Ekaterina Makarova moved into the last 16 of the Makarska Open when Julia Avdeeva retired on Tuesday.
Makarova, ranked No 172, led 6-2, 5-0 when Avdeeva, ranked No 208, pulled out on Tuesday.
Ekaterina Makarova will play the winner of the match between Swiss Simona Waltert and No 6 seed Brenda Fruhvirtova next.
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