American tennis star Sloane Stephens made quick work of 10th seed Belinda Bencic on Wednesday night at the 2022 Guadalajara Open Akron, securing her spot in the round of 16.
Stephens looked dominant in the 6-4 6-4 victory, capitalizing on Bencic's errant play when it mattered. Although both ladies exchanged breaks to begin the set, it was Stephens who kept her composure she her solid play allowed her to prevail in the first set.
The 2017 US Open champion was superb in the second set, as both competitors traded breaks before Stephens emerged with the crucial break to lead 5-3. The former World No.3 served out the match, improving to 2-0 in career meetings against her Swiss opponent.
Having captured the title earlier this year in Guadalajara, Stephens hopes to keep her undefeated streak going when she faces sixth seed Caroline Garcia in the round of 16.
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