LIVE Ningbo Open Quarter-Finals | Elena Rybakina back in action as Polish qualifier looks to complete stunning upset
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The Ningbo Open quarter-finals have been playing out throughout today with the semi-finals lineup being set in stone. It is now turn for the World No.1 and defending champion to enter the stage once more. Elena Rybakina played just five games in her opening match after Polina Kudermetova retired. She will hope for another straightforward task against Polish qualifier Katarzyna Kawa who stunned Belinda Bencic in the prior round. Can she cause another seismic shock? Follow for live updates!
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