Zverev, De Minaur Reach Semi-Finals; Fonseca Competes Next
The latest quarter-finals on the WTA Tour showcased thrilling matchups across Tokyo, Vienna, and Basel. Notable players like Alexander Zverev and Alex De Minaur made headlines with their impressive performances.
Zverev and De Minaur Advance to Semi-Finals
Alexander Zverev reached the semi-finals in Vienna without playing a match. His opponent, Tallon Griekspoor, withdrew due to a back injury. This unexpected turn also secured Zverev’s place in the upcoming ATP Finals in Turin.
In another Vienna quarter-final, Alex De Minaur triumphed over Matteo Berrettini with a convincing score of 6-1, 7-6(4). His victory ensured his advancement to the semi-finals.
Quarter-Finals Highlights
- Jaume Munar: Reached the Basel semi-finals after Felix Auger-Aliassime retired due to injury after losing the first set 6-3.
- Belinda Bencic: Fought back from a set down to defeat Karolina Muchova 3-6, 7-5, 7-5 in Tokyo. Bencic will face Sofia Kenin in the semi-finals.
- Claire Liu: The world number 305 reached the Guangzhou semi-finals, coming back to win 4-6, 6-0, 6-4 against Ella Seidel.
- Lulu Sun: Surprised Caty McNally with a 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 victory to secure her spot in the semi-finals in Guangzhou.
Women’s Semi-Final Matchups
- Belinda Bencic vs. Sofia Kenin
- Linda Noskova vs. Elena Rybakina
As the tournament progresses, fans are eager to see how the semi-finals unfold, especially with Zverev and De Minaur emerging as key contenders. Keep following El-Balad for updates on these exciting matches.
