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Elena Rybakina saved a match point in the second set, overcoming the stiff test from Paula Badosa to reach Round of 16 in Miami.
Elena Rybakina overcame the stiff challenge posed by Paula Badosa in their third-round match, defeating the Spaniard 3-6, 7-5, 6-3 to reach the Round of 16 of the Miami Open.
The newly crowned Indian Wells champion regrouped from losing the opening set, was down 2-4, and saved a match point in the second set to force a deciding set, eventually winning the decider with so much calm under pressure.
Incredible Rybakina's stats defeating Badosa in Miami
Notably, Rybakina saved 60 winners and 56 unforced errors against Badosa. The third 50-50+ at WTA 1000 level, and are the most winners in a single WTA match in 2023, equalling Linda Noskova in Adelaide, in the Round of 32 matches.
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She also managed a second win from a set down in 2023, winning her 10th consecutive match at the WTA level. This is the first time Rybakina has achieved 10 straight victories in her career.
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Anastasia Potapova and Magda Linette reached the Miami Open round of 16 for the first time in their careers, defeating favourites Gauff and Azarenka.
In her interview after defeating Badosa in Miami, Rybakina said she just tried to fight for every point.
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“I was trying to not think it’s match point, just tried to fight every point. First set I wasn’t playing bad, just some moments here and there didn’t go my way. Paula (Badosa) played really well til the end. We both fought. I’m just happy I managed to win in three sets,” the Kazakh said.
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TENNIS Miami Open 2023: Ostapenko and Zheng book Round of 16 spots
Jelena Ostapenko ousted Beatriz Haddad Maia as Qinwen Zheng defeated Samsonova to reach Round of 16 in Miami Open.
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