Stephens, Pliskova win opening matches at San Diego Open

KIFI

Published October 11, 2022 9:09 PM

SAN DIEGO (AP) — Former U.S. Open champion Sloane Stephens and Karolina Pliskova, a one-time U.S. Open runner-up, won their opening matches at the San Diego Open WTA. Stephens is a wild-card entrant from the United States who won the 2017 U.S. Open. She got her second win in 2022 over lucky loser Jil Teichmann by beating the Swiss lefthander 6-1, 7-6 (2). Pliskova is a former world No. 1 from the Czech Republic who was the 2016 U.S. Open runner-up. She beat American Caroilne Dolehide 6-3, 6-4 to advance to the second round.

Article Topic Follows: AP National Sports

Jump to comments ↓

Associated Press

BE PART OF THE CONVERSATION

KIFI Local News 8 is committed to providing a forum for civil and constructive conversation.

Please keep your comments respectful and relevant. You can review our Community Guidelines by clicking here

If you would like to share a story idea, please submit it here.