The Miami Open Round of 16 saw intense battles in the women’s doubles category, with dominant performances and surprising upsets. Here’s a look at the most memorable moments from the matches.
Hunter and Dolehide Dominate
Australian Storm Hunter and American Caroline Dolehide powered through their match against Ukraine’s Lyudmyla Kichenok and fellow American Sofia Kenin. The dynamic duo secured a convincing 6-4, 6-4 victory, showcasing their chemistry and aggressive play to advance to the quarterfinals.
Alexandrova and Stearns Shine
Ekaterina Alexandrova and American Peyton Stearns displayed remarkable consistency, defeating Britain’s Olivia Nicholls and Slovakia’s Tereza Mihalikova. The winning pair took control early and never looked back, clinching a solid 6-4, 6-3 win.
Kato and Bucsa Upset Errani and Paolini
In a surprising result, Japan’s Miyu Kato and Spain’s Cristina Bucsa stunned third-seeded Italian duo Sara Errani and Jasmine Paolini. After a nail-biting first set, Kato and Bucsa maintained their composure to claim a 7-6(4), 6-2 victory, marking a significant upset in the tournament.
Zhang and Mertens Cruise Through
China’s Shuai Zhang and Belgium’s Elise Mertens delivered a commanding performance, defeating Hungary’s Timea Babos and Brazil’s Luisa Stefani. Zhang and Mertens showcased their experience and powerful returns, easily taking the match 6-3, 6-1.
Pegula and Krueger Forced to Retire
In an unfortunate turn of events, American pair Jessica Pegula and Ashlyn Krueger were forced to retire during their match against China’s Xinyu Jiang and Taiwan’s Fang-Hsien Wu. Despite a valiant effort, the pair withdrew at 3-1, allowing Jiang and Wu to progress.
Looking Ahead
With the quarterfinals on the horizon, the competition is set to heat up further. Fans can expect thrilling clashes as the remaining teams battle for a spot in the semifinals. Stay tuned for all the action from the Miami Open!
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