We had only one seed falling on Wednesday, but that was the “biggest one” as Sara Errani lost to Ekaterina Makarova 7-5 6-1. Match stats.
Stephens vs. Wozniacki
The other seeds managed to get through with Sloane Stephens winning the trickiest match against Julia Goerges in an erratic 3 setter in 1 hour and 45 minutes. Match stats. “I think me being able to go out and play a third set strong like that is the difference between me today and a year ago. just think that I’m at a point where I go out there and I’m like, ‘I’m going to win.'” Said the American
Caroline Wozniacki had an easier life against the world no.59 Karin Knapp to win 6-1 7-5 in 1hour and 46 minutes. Match stats. “I’m definitely feeling much better,” Caroline said after the match. “I was feeling worse in the beginning of the week.”
Caroline and Sloane will clash for a place in the semifinal. Head to head is 1-0 for the Dane.
Kvitova
Petra won another difficult match against another low ranked opponent as it took 2 hours and 15 minutes for Petra to defeat world no.95 Alison Riske. “After dropping the second set, it was quite tough to come back in the third. But I’m glad for it, I’m sure,” commented Kvitova.
Petra will play world no. 34 Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova in the quarters. Heat to head is 4-2 for Kvitova
