Potapova, a Russian-born Austrian pro tennis player, rose to No. 21 in 2023 as a singles player and has a top doubles ranking of No. 40. Now contending in major events as she builds on a career highlighted by speed, power and potential.
The Memphis WTA 250 sees top seed Alexandrova withdraw from a three-hour match against 16-year-old Kristina Liutova in extreme heat, handing Liutova her debut- win while Venus Williams falters elsewhere; other first-round results unfold.
Coco Gauff has reached the US Open quarter-finals after a gripping comeback over Mirra Andreeva, extending her current winning streak and moving closer to a fourth major semi-final before potential world No. 1 status.