Veronika Kudermetova makes history at Madrid Open
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The Madrid Open is one of the most prestigious tournaments in the tennis world, and this year it has been full of surprises. One of the biggest upsets so far came in the quarterfinals when Russia’s Veronika Kudermetova stunned the American Jessica Pegula to reach her first-ever WTA 1000 semifinal. Kudermetova, ranked 28th in the world, came into the match as the underdog against Pegula, who had been in great form throughout the tournament. Pegula had defeated former world number one Victoria Azarenka in the previous round and was widely expected to advance to the semis. However, Kudermetova had other ideas. She started the match strongly, breaking Pegula’s serve early on and never looking back. Her powerful groundstrokes and aggressive play proved too much for Pegula to handle, and Kudermetova wrapped up the match in straight sets, 6-4, 6-4. The victory was a landmark moment for Kudermetova, who has been steadily improving her game over the past year. The 24-year-old Russian has now reached her first WTA 1000 semifinal, a significant milestone in her career. Kudermetova will face either world number one Ashleigh Barty or ninth seed Petra Kvitova in the semifinals, and she will be hoping to continue her impressive form. Regardless of the outcome, Kudermetova can be proud of what she has achieved in Madrid so far. The Madrid Open has always been a popular tournament among players and fans alike, and this year’s event has been no exception. With some of the world’s best players on show, the tournament has produced some thrilling matches and surprising results. Kudermetova’s victory over Pegula is just one example of the drama that has unfolded in Madrid, and fans will be eagerly anticipating the rest of the tournament. With so much at stake, anything can happen in the coming days, and we can expect more upsets, surprises, and unforgettable moments before the Madrid Open comes to a close.
Re-reported from the story originally published in LokmatTimes English
