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Advantage Alexandrova: Russian reaches second career final in Shenzhen

Ekaterina Alexandrova's 6-4, 6-2 win over Garbine Muguruza secured her place in the title match.

Published Jan 10, 2020

Advantage Alexandrova: Russian reaches second career final in Shenzhen

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SHENZHEN, China (AP) — Ekaterina Alexandrova made it to her second WTA Tour final by beating Garbiñe Muguruza 6-4, 6-2 on Friday at the Shenzhen Open.

The fifth-seeded Russian lost to the 2017 Wimbledon champion in straight sets in the first round three years ago.

“It was a tough match right from the start,” Alexandrova said. “I was calmer than yesterday and that helped a lot. I’m happy I did my best and I hope I can do it tomorrow.”

Advantage Alexandrova: Russian reaches second career final in Shenzhen

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Alexandrova last played in a WTA Tour final in Linz, Austria, two years ago and will have a chance to win her maiden title when she takes on Elena Rybakina in Saturday’s final.

The seventh-seeded Rybakina defeated Kristyna Pliskova 6-2, 7-5 in the other semifinal match.

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Advantage Alexandrova: Russian reaches second career final in Shenzhen

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