Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova’s Monterrey Open run ended early as Antonia Ruzic upset the Russian, 7-6(4), 6-1, in the first round after saving the lone break point she faced. Pavlyuchenkova did rack up six aces, but eight double faults helped keep the battle close before Ruzic pulled away in the second set.
Key Monterrey results
– Ruzic will meet Elisabetta Cocciaretto after Cocciaretto defeated Leolia Jeanjean 6-3, 6-4.
– Alycia Parks cruised past Cristina Bucsa 6-2, 6-1 to set up a clash with Emma Navarro, the No. 1 seed.
– Rebecca Sramkova defeated Victoria Rodriguez 6-0, 6-3 in 58 minutes.
– No. 6 seed Linda Noskova edged Lulu Sun 7-6(2), 7-6(7) after a tight two-set battle.
– Ajla Tomljanovic, a wildcard, outlasted Renata Zarazua 4-6, 6-3, 7-6(1).
Tennis in the Land: Cleveland updates
– Anastasia Zakharova reached her first WTA Tour-level semifinal in Cleveland thanks to a win and a walkover. She beat Hailey Baptiste 6-4, 6-3 in the Round of 16, as inclement weather limited play to just one other completed match—Germany’s Eva Lys defeated Polina Kudermetova 6-4, 6-3 before Kudermetova withdrew, granting Zakharova the semifinal berth.
– Baptiste’s loss contributed to a broader pattern on Tuesday, with seeded players continuing to struggle in Cleveland. In the first round alone, the third, fifth, sixth and seventh seeds exited.
What to watch next
– Pavlyuchenkova looks to rebound quickly in Monterrey after an early exit.
– The spate of upsets around Cleveland and Monterrey keeps the North American swing intriguing, with several rising players like Ruzic, Sramkova, and Zakharova suddenly in sharper focus.
Commentary
– The day underscored the volatility of early rounds, where momentum can swing on a handful of critical points. For players like Ruzic and Zakharova, strong performances against established names can be creditable building blocks for the rest of the season.
– The mix of close sets and decisive wins suggests a competitive circuit where momentum shifts can happen quickly, giving fans reasons to stay engaged as the tour moves forward.