Russian tennis player Ekaterina Alexandrova advanced to the quarterfinals of the Miami Open after a strong win over Poland’s Iga Swiatek, who has long been regarded as a top-tier force in women’s tennis. Alexandrova claimed the match in two sets, finishing 6:4 in the first and 6:2 in the second, a result that underscored her aggressive serve and solid baseline game. The match was documented by the Women’s Tennis Association and kept fans in Canada and the United States updated on the event as it unfolded [WTA].
With this victory, Alexandrova moved into the quarterfinal round of the prestigious WTA Tour event, where she was set to face American star Jessica Pegula, who sits among the world’s elite in the rankings. Pegula’s own run had seen her higher in the standings and ready to challenge the field, reinforcing the depth of this year’s Miami Open lineup [WTA].
On August 1, Pegula defeated world No. 20 Emma Navarro with a competitive scoreline of 7:6 and 6:3, signaling strong stamina in tiebreak pressure and a well-rounded game that keeps her in contention against the sport’s best players. This result highlighted Pegula’s continuity at the top of the tour and her ability to prevail in tight, pivotal moments [WTA].
Meanwhile, Daria Kasatkina climbed from 12th to 11th in the WTA rankings after a notable showing in the United States. Kasatkina’s campaign at the WTA 1000 event in Indian Wells concluded on March 14, when she was upset in the 1/8 finals by Chinese opponent Yuan Yue. The three-set encounter stretched 2 hours and 30 minutes, delivering a competitive battle that reflected Kasatkina’s tenacity and tactical variety on court [WTA].
Within the current top 20, three other Russian players were listed: Lyudmila Samsonova at 15th, Ekaterina Alexandrova at 16th, and Veronika Kudermetova at 19th, illustrating a strong national presence in the mix of elite competitors on tour [WTA].
Earlier in the season, Kalinskaya faced a disappointing defeat in the Dubai final, a loss that was cited as a key factor shaping her form and momentum heading into newer events on the calendar. That result remained a talking point as players recalibrated and prepared for the next major appearances on the WTA Tour [WTA].