Trophée Clarins: Gadecki books spot in last 16 as Stephens retires
Olivia Gadecki benefited from the abandonment of Sloane Stephens (6-1, 3-2) on Wednesday. She’ll face Frenchwoman Alize Cornet in the next round
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Australian qualifier Olivia Gadecki reached the last 16 of the Trophée Clarins when American Sloane Stephens, the No 3 seed, retired on Wednesday.
Gadecki, ranked No 168, led 6-1, 3-2 when Stephens, ranked No 35, pulled out on Wednesday afternoon.
The 22-year-old Australian will face Frenchwoman Alize Cornet next.
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