In a thrilling match at the Italian Open, No 6 seed Marketa Vondrousova secured her spot in the third round by defeating Ana Bogdan in a hard-fought battle. The match, which took place at the Foro Italico in Rome, saw Vondrousova emerge victorious with a scoreline of 6-2, 3-6, 6-4.
Vondrousova, who is currently ranked No 6 in the world, will now face off against the No 28 seed, Sorana Cirstea from Romania, in the next round. The upcoming match promises to be an exciting showdown between two talented players vying for a spot in the quarterfinals.
Bogdan, ranked No 63, put up a strong fight in her previous match against Canadian Leylah Fernandez, ultimately coming out on top with a score of 6-4, 6-1. The Romanian player’s performance in the tournament has been impressive so far, and she will be looking to carry that momentum into her next match.
The Italian Open has seen a number of exciting matches in the second round, with players like Iga Swiatek, Naomi Osaka, and Coco Gauff advancing to the next stage of the tournament. As the competition heats up, tennis fans can expect more thrilling matches and upsets in the days to come at the Foro Italico in Rome.