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Mérida Open Akron: Martic eases past Stephens to move into last 16

Petra Martic defeated Sloane Stephens 6-2, 6-3 on Tuesday night. She’ll play top seed Emma Navarro in the next round

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Mérida Open Akron •Third round • completed
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Croat qualifier Petra Martic defeated American wildcard Sloane Stephens 6-2, 6-3 to reach the last 16 of the Mérida Open Akron on Tuesday night.

Martic, ranked No 124, will play top seed Emma Navarro next.

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