Barbora Strycova stuns Garbine Muguruza in Birmingham

Barbora Strycova defeated top seed Garbine Muguruza in straight sets to advance to the quarter-final of the Nature Valley Classic.
The unseeded Czech won the last four games of the match to secure a 6-2, 6-4 over the two-time Grand Slam winner.
“I just think it’s a difficult match. Barbora plays very good on grass,” Muguruza said.
“I think her style of game suits the surface very well. I wish I would play more matches, but nothing really worries me. I just want to learn and next time I face her, I want to win. We have a lot of time now to prepare (for Wimbledon). In a way it’s good.”
Strycova will face Lesia Tsurenko for a place in the semi-final after the Ukrainian claimed a 1-6, 6-3, 6-3 victory over sixth seed Daria Kasatkina.
.@LTsurenko gets the win over Kasatkina 1-6, 6-3, 6-3!
Books the last spot in the #NatureValleyClassic quarterfinal! pic.twitter.com/772pZYhQI3
— WTA (@WTA) June 21, 2018
Defending Birmingham champion Petra Kvitova had no problems in her second-round encounter against Daria Gavrilova as she brushed the Australian aside with a 6-2, 6-2 win.
“I think a few of the games were very tight, especially when you need to break. It’s always tough to get the break on the grass,” Kvitova said.
“I think there’s still a few things I can improve — the serve, probably. You need to serve well on the grass.”
The two-time Wimbledon champion will face Julia Goerges in the last eight after the German beat Ashleigh Barty 7-6 (8-6), 6-3.
Latest
-
Tennis News
Venus Williams gives fitness update: ‘For now, I’ll not be playing tennis’
“This is the kind of injury that you have to let it rest.”
-
Tennis News
Dominic Thiem looking to rekindle fire after losing his spark following US Open success
Dominic Thiem still has the belief that he can regain his best form.
-
ATP Tour
Holger Rune’s impressive growth in one chart as he confirms Patrick Mouratoglou will stay on
Holger Rune on the rise.
-
Tennis News
Novak Djokovic given fresh hope he could play in Indian Wells and Miami
Djokovic may yet have hope that changes are made to US entry rules so he can play in Indian Wells and Miami.
-
Tennis News
John McEnroe makes a bold prediction for Emma Raducanu
John McEnroe has emerged as a vocal supporter for Emma Raduacanu.
-
Tennis News
Jessica Pegula opens up about mother’s health scare: ‘My sister had to give my mom CPR and saved her life’
A heartfelt and brave piece from Jessica Pegula.
-
ATP Tour
Stefanos Tsitsipas’ 2023 tennis schedule: Where is he competing next and his season so far…
Stefanos Tsitsipas’ confirmed and unconfirmed events for the 2023 tennis season.
-
ATP Tour
Andy Murray joins Novak Djokovic in Dubai field as it’s a ‘great opportunity to climb back up rankings’
Andy Murray off to Dubai later in February.
-
Tennis News
Garbine Muguruza not too concerned about ranking: ‘It’s about enjoying my time on court and taking trophies home’
“It’s more about keeping it calm and more simple,” says Garbine Muguruza.
-
Tennis News
How much can Novak Djokovic, Carlos Alcaraz, Rafael Nadal charge for a sponsored post on Instagram?
Rafael Nadal may have slipped down the rankings, but he can still get some good money for sponsored ads.