Danielle Collins had a successful day at the Cymbiotika San Diego Open, winning both her singles and doubles matches. Ranked No. 43 in the world, Collins defeated qualifier Louisa Chirico in singles and then teamed up with Coco Vandeweghe for a doubles victory against Marta Kostyuk and Alycia Parks. Collins had been dealing with illness after the US Open, but she was determined to get back on track. She mentioned that she needed more court time, and she was happy to be playing some long points and long games to find her rhythm.
Collins faced a tough challenge against Chirico, but she managed to find her groove at a critical point in the match. With the first set tied at 5-all, Collins shifted gears and won eight unanswered games to secure the victory in just 70 minutes. This win advanced her to the second round of the tournament.
After a disappointing first-round exit at the US Open, Sloane Stephens came out determined at the Cymbiotika San Diego Open. She faced Belgian Elise Mertens and delivered a dominant performance, winning 6-1, 6-3. Stephens was fueled by the support of her friends and family who were in attendance, as well as the energy of playing in Southern California. She expressed her pleasure at playing good tennis and coming out with a win.
With this victory, Stephens earned a second-round matchup against No. 2 seed Caroline Garcia of France. She is excited for the opportunity to continue her strong play and make her mark in the tournament.
Sofia Kenin, the former world No. 4, has been working her way back up the rankings after a stellar 2020 season that included winning her first Grand Slam title at the Australian Open. Currently ranked No. 93, Kenin showed her determination as she defeated the No. 6 seed Veronika Kudermetova 6-4, 6-4.
Kenin had extra motivation during the match as she knew that tennis legend Rod Laver was watching courtside. She used this opportunity to push herself and fight for the win. Although there were moments when she let her guard down and made unforced errors, Kenin was able to regroup and close out the match.
Jelena Ostapenko, fresh off her quarterfinal appearance at the US Open, faced a tough challenge against eighth-seeded Ekaterina Alexandrova. The match turned into an intense battle that lasted 2 hours and 46 minutes. In the end, Ostapenko emerged victorious with a 7-6 (3), 6-7 (6), 7-5 win.
This win showcases Ostapenko’s resilience and determination on the court. Despite the long and grueling match, she stayed focused and fought until the very end to secure her spot in the next round.
The Cymbiotika San Diego Open has been filled with thrilling matches and impressive performances. Players like Collins, Stephens, Kenin, and Ostapenko have shown their competitive spirit and ability to rise to the occasion. As the tournament progresses, fans can expect more exciting tennis and fierce battles on the court.
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