Potapova Beats Top Seed
Anastasia Potapova, ranked 27th, scored an upset victory over the top-seeded Ons Jabeur, defeating her 6-4, 7-6 (4) to advance to the quarterfinals of the Cymbiotika San Diego Open.
Patience and Focus
Potapova credited her patience and focus for the win, emphasizing Jabeur’s challenging playing style and her status as one of the world’s top players.
Jabeur’s Struggles
Jabeur, a three-time Grand Slam finalist from Tunisia, struggled with her serve, landing just 39 of 85 first serves and committing nine double faults. She couldn’t find her rhythm throughout the match.
Mother’s Support
Potapova shared her mother’s admiration for Jabeur, mentioning their friendship and her mother’s love for the Tunisian player.
Other Quarterfinal Results
No. 3 seed Maria Sakkari advanced when Camila Osorio retired due to a right thigh injury. Second-seeded Caroline Garcia avenged a previous loss to Sloane Stephens, and Czech Barbora Krejcikova overcame eight double faults to secure a victory. American Sofia Kenin rallied to win against Katie Volynets, and Danielle Collins and Emma Navarro also won their matches.
