Upsets Abound in WTA Doha: Swiatek, Rybakina Crash Out; Sakkari, Mboko Advance
Shocking Upsets in Doha Quarterfinals
Fresh off her Australian Open victory, Elena Rybakina was among the high-profile casualties on a day of stunning upsets in the tournament.
The Qatar Open, one of the biggest events in women’s tennis, witnessed a significant shake-up in Thursday’s quarterfinals as top seeds and red-hot favorites tumbled out of contention.
Sakkari Stuns Swiatek in Three-Set Thriller
World No. 2 Iga Swiatek was surprisingly dispatched by an in-form Maria Sakkari, who rekindled memories of her 2022 career highs by ousting the Pole in a rollercoaster 2-6, 6-4, 7-5 victory.
“It’s been a long time since I won such a big match. I’m really happy with my performance today.” – Maria Sakkari
Quoted after her match against Iga Swiatek
Mboko Overpowers Rybakina in Decisive Singles Showdown
Canadian teenager Leylah Fernandez mimicked her breakout 2021 US Open run with a dominant 7-5, 4-6, 6-4 triumph over Elena Rybakina, reaching her first WTA semifinal since that memorable Flushing Meadows fortnight.
Semifinals Set; serbrectantly “>Now that’s scrappy!
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Look Ahead: Semis and Beyond
Sakkari vs Muchova; Mboko vs Ostapenko – Who’s Your Pick?
In the upper semifinal, Maria Sakkari will face 14th seed Karolina Muchova, while Leylah Mboko will challenge last year’s runner-up and 2017 French Open champion Jelena Ostapenko for a place in the final.
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Who won the quarterfinals between Swiatek and Sakkari?
Maria Sakkari eclipsed Iga Swiatek in a hard-fought 2-6, 6-4, 7-5 victory.
Who will Leylah Fernandez face in the semifinals?
The Canadian teenager will challenge 2017 French Open champion Jelena Ostapenko for a place in the final.
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