"Wasn't a pretty match but I am happy" says Pliskova after reaching US Open quarterfinals

Another win for Karolina Pliskova means she is back into the US Open quarterfinal. The 7-5 6-4 win over Pavlyuchenkova was not a pretty own in her own words but it was a very important one. The past two meetings were won by Pavlyuchenkova and on the win Pliskova said:

"I mean, super happy with the win because the last two matches I lost against her. I think was important to get the win today. I don't think was a super pretty match, not really good feeling from that. But I guess that doesn't matter if I'm in the quarterfinals, so Happy about that."

Pliskova once again could rely on her serve which bailed her out in several key moments which proved decisive. The Czech player simply played the most crucial rallies and points better. On that she said:

"I think I did that. Of course, serve kind of helped me. Although not that many aces as in the last couple matches. I felt I had many free points. In the important moments, I was able to serve pretty well. But it was kind of windy. I think we both started maybe a little bit nervous, and the match was just not pretty at all."

Pliskova will face Maria Sakkari next who inflicted Bianca Andreescu with her first US Open defeat. On Sakkari Pliskova had nothing but praise saying:

"Of course, she's a tough player. We've actually practiced once here before the tournament started. I mean, she's a fighter. She actually I think really improved her game. She's playing more aggressive than she used to play. She's quite dangerous, beat good players this week. Also in Paris she played well. I think she's having great year. I think she's confident. It's going to be difficult. I think I can be the one more aggressive in this match."