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Former world No. 1 Karolina Pliskova earned a 6-4, 6-7 (4), 6-2 win over American qualifier Alison Riske Wednesday at the RC19.

The Czech native, who is now ranked third, could reclaim the No. 1 spot this week with a good run at the US$2.83 million WTA Tour Premier 5 event.

Former world No. 1 Victoria Azarenka of Belarus was eliminated in the second round, losing 7-5, 7-5 to Dayana Yastremska of Ukraine. Pliskova still is looking for her first Grand Slam title, with her best result being a runner-up finish at the U.S. Open in 2016.

 

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