Vinci Scores Upset Win Over Stosur In Quarter-finals
Roberta Vinci reached the semi-finals of the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships on Thursday when she upset seventh seeded Samantha Stosur 6-2 6-4.
Stosur struggled right from the start, dropping her serve in the opening game after leading 40-15. She then failed to convert a break point to level at 2-2 and was caught off-balance when Vinci attempted to lob her and put a forehand long to fall behind 5-2.
After Vinci served out the first set Stosur staged a brief fightback in the second to lead 2-0. But Vinci immediately broke back and a further break for 4-3 left her firmly in control.
The victory was her second over a top 10 opponent this week after her earlier win over Angelique Kerber, and this week is the first time she has beaten any top 10 opposition since she overcame Agnieszka Radwanska at the 2012 US Open.
"It was a great match for me, great performance," said Vinci. "I play a good game also today like yesterday. I play aggressive, I play so good. I spoke with my coach to play more aggressive especially when I serve and also try to return. She has a great serve, great kick serve. For me was difficult to return because I have also one hand backhand, but I play good."
Later on Thursday, Sara Errani plays Nadia Petrova, 2011 Dubai winner Caroline Wozniacki plays Marion Bartoli and defending champion Agnieszka Radwanska plays 2011 Wimbledon winner Petra Kvitova.
The Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships, which continues until 2nd March, is owned and organised by Dubai Duty Free and held under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai.
Tickets for the event are on sale from the Box Office at the Dubai Tennis Stadium, Garhoud which is open from 9am to 9pm daily. Grandstand ticket prices range from 50dhs for opening rounds to 450dhs for finals.
For further information about tickets, prices and the tournament phone the call centre on +971 4 4172415.
Emirate: Dubai
Date: Feb 21, 2013
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