An exciting quarterfinal matchup between Yulia Putintseva and Victoria Azarenka set up a compelling semi-final matchup between the two players.
Azarenka’s pursuit of a fourth Miami Open title moved another step forward as she prevailed against Putintseva.
A lengthy match that lasted over three hours was suffered by the Belarusian 27th seed, who was attempting to emulate her success at the event in 2016. She ultimately prevailed over Putintseva by a score of 7-6 (7-4) 1-6 6-3.
Azarenka displayed her signature tenacity in a match that was laden with drama, including a delay of forty-five minutes due to a power outage.
Azarenka Survives Epic Battle Against Putintseva
She came back from behind to win the opening set tie-break after bouncing back from three set points. In spite of this, Putintseva, the Kazakh player who was not seeded, made a powerful comeback in the second set, dominating the proceedings to force a singles match.
In spite of this, Azarenka emerged victorious in the end, being able to secure a ticket in the semi-finals by making the most of important service breaks throughout the third set.
Azarenka’s continued dominance on the court is highlighted by the fact that she is making her first appearance in the semifinals of the Miami Invitational since 2018.
Meanwhile, on the opposite side of the draw, Danielle Collins of the United States demonstrated her superiority by claiming a convincing victory over Caroline Garcia of France, who was ranked 23rd in the draw. Collins’ victory was 6-3 and 6-2.
With the intention of making a comeback to the final stage, the former Australian Open runner-up, who just made the announcement that she will be retiring from the WTA Tour at the conclusion of the current season, demonstrated her dedication.
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Collins’ Shot at Miami Open Redemption
Collins, who is thirty years old, is well positioned to make her name once more, and if she were to get one more victory, she would be able to advance to her first final since she was defeated by Ashleigh Barty at Melbourne Park in 2022.
Either the fifth-seeded player from the United States, Jessica Pegula, or the one from Russia, Ekaterina Alexandrova, who are scheduled to compete against each other in a highly anticipated matchup, will be standing in her way to the championship match.
The resiliency and toughness that Azarenka and Collins have displayed on the court are sure to provide additional compelling moments in the days to come as they continue their respective journeys in the event.
These formidable opponents are competing for glory on the sun-drenched courts of Florida, and the Miami Open is reaching its finale, which means that the stage is set for a thrilling conclusion.
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