WTA Masters Miami: Kerber fails to Azarenka, Halep gives where
Angelique Kerber had to admit defeat in the second round of the WTA 1000 event in Miami Victoria Azarenka.Simona Halep , who had to cancel due to an injury, and Iga Swiatek are also out . Elina Switolina, on the other hand, is in the round of 16.
by Michael Rothschädl
last edit: Mar 27, 2021, 09:50 pm
Angelique Kerber started the duel with her feared opponent Victoria Azarenka so well. The German made the early break, which the Bemerin also knew how to confirm. Azarenka, however, came back, managed the rebreak and, with a score of 5: 5, earned the break advantage, which the lady from Belarus was able to transport to win the set. That should mean defeat for Kerber. Set two also went 6-2 to Azarenka, who now meets world number one Ash Barty.
The co-favorite Elina Switolina is also in the round of 16. The Ukrainian had to work hard in her second round duel with the Russian Ekaterina Aleksandrova, especially in the first set, but ultimately won it 7-1 in the tie-break. Round two was much easier for the number five of the tournament, with 6: 4 Switolina made the promotion to the round of 16 perfect.
Halep has to give where
Meanwhile, there were two big surprises to report on this tennis Saturday in Miami. On the one hand, the number three of the tournament, the Romanian Simona Halep, had to cancel her participation in her second round duel with Anastasija Sevastova due to an injury play, "said Halep in a statement.
On the other hand, the reigning French Open title holder Iga Swiatek surprisingly had to give up the sails. The Polish defeated Ana Konjuh in three sets. The 19-year-old last failed in the second round in Dubai to Garbine Muguruza, but has already won the title in 2021. In Adelaide, the Polish won the final against Belinda Bencic.