Spanish qualifier Rebeka Masarova advanced to the semi-finals of the WTA 250 Auckland Open. She defeated the Czech tennis player Karolina Muchova by 2-0 (7:6, 7:6) in 2:14 hours.
The match was quite thoughtful and both players have their chances. In the end, the tiebreaks showed the winner. Rebeka Masarova made 3 aces and won 76% of the 1st Serve Points, while her opponent was slightly lower.
The first set started equally for both players winning their serve games. In the 7th and 8th games, both exchanged a break and after continuing without anyone taking advantage moved the set into a tiebreak. Rebeka Masarova tok a lead of 4-1 and kept the advance by the end to win the first set.
The second set moved without any breaks, although the Spanish qualifier saved three break points However, the set entered in a tiebreak, which again was won by Rebeka Masarova, who thus closed the match with a straight-set victory.
In the semi-finals, Rebeka Masarova will face Ysaline Bonaventure (Belgium), who defeated 3rd-seeded Leylah Fernande by 2-0 (6:4, 6:2).
