Tennis Update: Ruzic Stuns Pavlyuchenkova in Monterrey Open Upset
Read about the thrilling match between Antonia Ruzic and Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova at the Monterrey Open. Discover more highlights and results.
Tennis Updates
Croatia's Antonia Ruzic has pulled off a stunning upset in Monterrey, defeating Russia's Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova 7-6(4), 6-1 in the first round of the Monterrey Open. Despite hitting six aces, Pavlyuchenkova's eight double faults ultimately worked in Ruzic's favor. Ruzic, who saved her only break point, will now face Italy's Elisabetta Cocciaretto in the second round.
Reading it like a book 📖
— wta (@WTA) August 20, 2025
Antonia Ruzic | #AbiertoGNPSeguros pic.twitter.com/fg8qjN8EcG
Cleveland Open Results
Meanwhile, in Cleveland, Hailey Baptiste's campaign got off to a rocky start as she faced Elena-Gabriela Ruse. The Cleveland Open is featuring top players like Liudmila Samsonova, Clara Tauson, and Peyton Stearns, with the winner set to take home $31,565 and 250 ranking points.
Tennis Match Results
Alycia Parks dominated Cristina Bucsa of Spain, winning 6-2, 6-1 in just 61 minutes. This victory advances Parks to the next round, where she'll face countrywoman and top seed Emma Navarro. Meanwhile, Rebecca Sramkova of Slovakia had a convincing win over Mexico's Victoria Rodriguez, defeating her 6-0, 6-3 in 58 minutes.
Alycia Parks claims a comprehensive 6-2, 6-1 win vs Bucsa in Monterrey to set up a R2 clash vs top-seed Emma Navarro pic.twitter.com/RLetTxqyA6
— Christian's Court (@christianscourt) August 20, 2025
More Tennis Match Results
The evening session saw some thrilling matches. No. 6 seed Linda Noskova of the Czech Republic came from behind to defeat Lulu Sun of New Zealand 7-6(2), 7-6(7), saving a set point in the second-set tiebreaker. Meanwhile, Australian wildcard Ajla Tomljanovic battled past Mexico's Renata Zarazua 4-6, 6-3, 7-6(1) in a closely contested match.
Anastasia Zakharova has reached her first WTA Tour-level semifinal in Cleveland after a strong performance against Hailey Baptiste. She won 23 of 32 first-service points (71.9%) and dominated the match, securing a 6-4, 6-3 victory. Zakharova's advancement came after beating Kimberly Birrell in the previous round, where she won 7-5, 6-4, and 6-3.
Meanwhile, Germany's Eva Lys also progressed to the quarterfinals, defeating Polina Kudermetova 6-4, 6-3. The Cleveland tournament, also known as Tennis in the Land, features top players like Liudmila Samsonova, Clara Tauson, and Peyton Stearns, with a total prize money of $109,640 for the winner. The tournament serves as a crucial stop before the US Open, allowing players to fine-tune their skills.
Anastasia Zakharova's journey to the semifinals in Cleveland just got a boost after Germany's Eva Lys withdrew from the tournament. Zakharova had already made a strong impression, defeating No. 8 seed Hailey Baptiste 6-4, 6-3 in their Round of 16 match, where she won 23 of 32 first-service points. Lys's withdrawal means Zakharova advances to the semifinals without having to play another match.
Eva Lys won today and then withdrew in Cleveland. pic.twitter.com/T7hwgHrDiI
— José Morgado (@josemorgado) August 20, 2025
Seeded Players Struggle
The loss of Baptiste continues a tough streak for seeded players in Cleveland. In the first round, seeds three, five, six, and seven were eliminated, indicating a competitive field where top players are facing unexpected challenges. This sets the stage for some exciting matchups and potential upsets as the tournament progresses.
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