Guadalajara Open Akron: Ostapenko advances to last 16
Jelena Ostapenko beat Marta Kostyuk 6-2, 6-3 on Tuesday night. She’ll play American Sofia Kenin in the next round
(Chryslene Caillaud / Panoramic)
Sixth-seeded Jelena Ostapenko moved into the last 16 of the Guadalajara Open Akron by defeating Ukrainian Marta Kostyuk 6-2, 6-3 on Tuesday night.
Ostapenko, ranked No 16, sets a round of 16 clash with American Sofia Kenin, a battle of former Grand Slam champions.
26-year-old Ostapenko, a former World No.5, improves to 34-18 on the season with her win.
Kostyuk, ranked No 42, won against Canadian Stacey Fung (6-3, 2-6, 6-0) in the previous round.
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