In a thrilling quarterfinal match at the Miami Open, No.14 seed Ekaterina Alexandrova secured a spot in the semifinals by defeating No.5 seed Jessica Pegula in three sets. The 29-year-old Russian player showcased her impressive form and resilience to make her way into the final four of the WTA 1000 event.
Alexandrova’s powerful game came alive in the second set, with 15 winners to Pegula’s four. Despite facing a setback in the third set, she capitalized on an opportunity to break Pegula and eventually seal the victory with aggressive play and smart finishes at the net.
Having previously reached the semifinals at WTA 1000 Madrid, Alexandrova will now face Danielle Collins in the semifinals. Collins also secured her spot in the final four with a straight-sets win over Caroline Garcia. The upcoming matchup between Alexandrova and Collins promises to be a fierce battle on the court.
With both players vying for a spot in the final, tennis fans can expect an exciting showdown between Alexandrova and Collins as they compete to advance to the championship match. Stay tuned for more updates on the Miami Open as the tournament progresses.
