Canada’s Bianca Andreescu has upset Greek seventh-seed Maria Sakkari 5-7 6-3 6-4 to succeed in the Miami Open third spherical.
The 22-year-old Andreescu, who has struggled with accidents and kind lately and is in search of her first title for the reason that 2019 US Open, denied Sakkari any probability to seek out her rhythm as she fought to victory in three hours.
“Last time I played her I cramped so I’m just super happy that I got through physically,” Andreescu, recalling her late-night, three-and-a-half hour fourth-round encounter with Sakkari on the 2021 US Open, stated in her on-court interview.
“It’s the best thing ever. I try to have as much fun as I can and if I am feeling good mentally and physically it’s just a bonus.”
Sakkari received the higher hand within the first set with an excellent passing shot to interrupt Andreescu for a 4-3 lead however couldn’t maintain serve within the subsequent sport regardless of racing out to a 40-0 lead because the Canadian fought again to stage at 4-4.
Andreescu staved off the 2 break factors she confronted within the subsequent sport to drag forward however Sakkari held serve after falling behind 15-30 and went up one other break earlier than closing out the 63-minute set on her serve with a forehand down the road.
The Canadian held to like to open the second set after which consolidated a break for a 4-1 lead en path to forcing a decider the place she went up a double break for one more 4-1 lead that she wouldn’t give up.
Source: www.perthnow.com.au
