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Samsonova Reaches Brisbane Quarterfinals as Keys Outlasts Shnaider

The WTA 500 event carries nearly $1.7 million in prize money, raising the stakes for the emerging quarterfinal field.

Overview

  • Lyudmila Samsonova defeated Aliaksandra Sasnovich 6–4, 6–4 in 1 hour 47 minutes to book a quarterfinal spot.
  • Samsonova, ranked No. 17, overcame the world No. 113 in a straight-sets win in Brisbane.
  • Madison Keys edged Diana Shnaider 6–7 (5), 7–6 (5), 7–6 (4) in a 2 hour 59 minute battle decided by three tiebreaks.
  • Keys, the world No. 7, will face No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka in the quarterfinals.
  • Samsonova awaits the winner of Jessica Pegula versus Dayana Yastremska at the Brisbane International WTA 500.