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Polish tennis player Magdalena Fręch displayed an impressive performance in the WTA 250 tournament in Nottingham, defeating Zhu Lin to secure a place in the quarterfinals. Fręch, currently ranked at a career-high 77th position, showcased her skills against the 39th-ranked opponent in a match lasting almost an hour and a half.
Fręch’s next challenge may come in the form of the third-seeded Polish player, Magda Linette, who is scheduled to face Jodie Burrage from Great Britain. If successful, a thrilling encounter between Fręch and Linette could take place in the next round of the tournament.
Defending champion Beatriz Haddad Maia suffered an unexpected defeat against Ukrainian player Daria Snigur, ending her title defense hopes in Nottingham. Haddad Maia’s loss follows her recent encounter with Iga Świątek in the French Open semifinals, further adding to her recent struggles.
In the doubles competition, Polish player Alicja Rosolska and her Ukrainian partner Nadia Kichenok faced elimination from the tournament, unable to secure a victory in their matches. Magdalena Fręch’s impressive advancement to the quarterfinals sets the stage for an exciting continuation of the WTA 250 tournament in Nottingham.