COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — German qualifier Mona Barthel knocked out fifth-seeded Barbora Zahlavova Strycova 7-6 (2), 6-4 in the second round of the Sony Ericsson Open on Wednesday.
The 20-year-old Barthel, playing in only her third WTA main draw, won her first tour-level match only this week.
Eighth-seeded Italian Alberta Brianti also advanced to the quarterfinals after a hard-fought 3-6, 6-4, 6-1 win over Zuzana Kucova of Slovakia.
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