Storm Hunter adds to her standout 2023 season with an upset singles win at Guadalajara, where she is also the No.1 seed in the doubles event.
Guadalajara, Mexico, 19 September 2023 | Rhys de Deugd
Australia’s Storm Hunter has scored her first singles victory at WTA 1000 level since 2021 at the Guadalajara Open in Mexico.
The 29-year-old advances to the second round at Guadalajara for the first time with an upset win of world No.67 Iryna Shymanovich.
Hunter, who is currently ranked No.157 in singles, took an hour and 22 minutes to record her 6-3 6-4 victory.
For Hunter, it was a case of winning the points that mattered, as she converted on all three of her break point opportunities, while saving three out of the four on her serve.
She now takes on No.2 seed Maria Sakkari, who received a first-round bye.
Sanders will also feature in the second round…
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