Tennis
WTA Finals. Kichenok and Ostapenko keep their playoff chances
Ukrainian tennis player Lyudmila Kichenok and partner Alena Ostapenko there is still a chance to go to the semi-finals of the Final tournament.
After two rounds, Lyudmila and Alena take fourth place in the Pam Shriver group.
- Veronika Kudermetova / Elise Mertens – 2 wins (4-1 set difference)
- Anna Danilina / Beatriz Haddad Maya – 1 win / 1 loss (set difference 2-2)
- Gabriela Dabrowski / Juliana Olmos – 1 win / 1 loss (set difference 2-3)
- Lyudmila Kichenok / Alena Ostapenko – 2 losses (set difference 2-4)
In the second round, Lyudmila Kichenok and Elena Ostapenko lost to Gabriela Dabrowski and Giuliana Olmos by game points, while Veronika Kudermetova and Elise Mertens defeated Anna Danilina and Beatrice Haddad Maia with a score of 6:4, 6:3.
In the third round, the tandem will play with Veronika Kudermetova / Elise Mertens Gabriela Dabrowski / Giuliana Olmos, Lyudmila Kichenok and Alena Ostapenko will compete with Danilina and Haddad Maya.
All teams have a chance to qualify for the semi-finals. Kichenok and Ostapenko could qualify for the top four despite two losses. In the event of their third-round victory and the defeat of the duo Gabriela Dabrowski / Juliana Olmos.
Source: Sport UA
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