Rebeka Masarova Upsets Third Seed At Atx Open In Austin

In a surprising turn of events at the ATX Open in Austin, Texas, Swiss qualifier Rebeka Masarova achieved a remarkable upset by defeating third-seeded Xinyu Wang from China with a score of 6-3, 6-2. Masarova showcased her dominance by winning 85.7% of her first-serve points (30 of 35) and saving four out of five break points she faced. This victory not only marked her first win over Wang after losing to her three weeks prior in Cluj-Napoca, Romania, but also demonstrated her impressive form as she secured her third consecutive win in just 48 hours. As reported by the Business Recorder, Masarova's performance was particularly noteworthy given that she was ranked 120th in the world compared to Wang's 30th position. "I avenged a loss to Wang three weeks ago," Masarova stated, reflecting on her determination and skill during the match.