Barbora Krejcikova slides into the semi-finals of the Sydney Tennis Classic, Jabeur injured

SYDNEY, Australia – French Open Champion Barbora Krejcikova rushed to the semifinals of the Sydney Tennis Classic on Thursday, beating 6-0 6-2 of Carolina Carolina Garcia while ill. Ons Jabeur had to end their match Anett Kontaveit.

After clearing his opponent in the opening rounds, the world’s fourth Krejcikova took the lead 2-0 in the next set and prevented Garcia’s return attempt to end the match in 68 minutes.

“I was feeling well. I think I played steadily today. Every match is getting better and better. I’m happy with that,” Krejcikova, who has dropped just eight games in two Sydney matches, told reporters. .

“I really enjoyed playing at the big stadium here in Sydney when some fans encouraged us. I thought the atmosphere was nice and I enjoyed it.”

Next up is Krejcikova of Kontaveit, who advanced when her Tunisian opponent Jabeur withdrew due to a lower back injury after losing the first set 6-4.

“I think this is going to be a huge match,” Krejcikova said.

“Anett, she’s in the big roll. She’s playing well … She’s doing good things, and I’m really looking forward to playing against her and seeing where my level is now and how well the off-season was.”

Jabeur, who said Wednesday that was not 100% above 17-30. January due to an elbow problem at the Australian Open and the COVID-19 scene that appeared last month, had to leave a new injury that casts doubt on his readiness. for the first major of the year.

“I really hope Ons is doing well next week and it’s nothing too serious,” Kontaveit said.

“The first set was really competitive and we’ve had some tough matches before, but he’s always been at the top.”

In the other quarter-finals on Thursday, Spain Garbine Muguruza face Daria Kasatkinaand Olympic champion Belinda Bencic meet Paula Badosa.