2023's Longest Matches November 7, 2023

Marathon Marvels 2023: All this year's three-hour matches

There were 74 WTA main draw matches in 2023 that were three hours or more in length, led by Beatriz Haddad Maia's 3-hour, 51-minute defeat of Sara Sorribes Tormo in the Roland Garros fourth round.

[14] Beatriz Haddad Maia d. Sara Sorribes Tormo 6-7(3), 6-3, 7-5, Roland Garros R4 (3:51). Haddad Maia became the first Brazilian to reach the quarterfinals of a Grand Slam since 1968 after winning the third-longest WTA match in Roland Garros history. — 01 /74

[14] Beatriz Haddad Maia d. Sara Sorribes Tormo 6-7(3), 6-3, 7-5, Roland Garros R4 (3:51). Haddad Maia became the first Brazilian to reach the quarterfinals of a Grand Slam since 1968 after winning the third-longest WTA match in Roland Garros history.

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[30] Anhelina Kalinina d. [12] Beatriz Haddad Maia 6-7(2), 7-6(6), 6-3, Rome QF (3:41). Kalinina was two points from losing in the second-set tiebreak and trailed 3-0 in the decider, but reeled off the last six games to reach her first WTA 1000 semifinal. — 02 /74

[30] Anhelina Kalinina d. [12] Beatriz Haddad Maia 6-7(2), 7-6(6), 6-3, Rome QF (3:41). Kalinina was two points from losing in the second-set tiebreak and trailed 3-0 in the decider, but reeled off the last six games to reach her first WTA 1000 semifinal.

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[2] Liudmila Samsonova d. [Q] Lena Papadakis 7-5, 6-7(5), 7-6(3), 's-Hertogenbosch R1 (3:40). Samsonova came from 5-3 down in the third set to win the joint-longest grass-court match of this decade so far. — 03 /74

[2] Liudmila Samsonova d. [Q] Lena Papadakis 7-5, 6-7(5), 7-6(3), 's-Hertogenbosch R1 (3:40). Samsonova came from 5-3 down in the third set to win the joint-longest grass-court match of this decade so far.

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Lesia Tsurenko d. Ana Bogdan 4-6, 6-3, 7-6[18], Wimbledon R3 (3:40). The third-set match tiebreak was the longest women's singles tiebreak in Grand Slam history (by scoreline) and lasted 37 minutes alone. Tsurenko saved five match points in it. — 04 /74

Lesia Tsurenko d. Ana Bogdan 4-6, 6-3, 7-6[18], Wimbledon R3 (3:40). The third-set match tiebreak was the longest women's singles tiebreak in Grand Slam history (by scoreline) and lasted 37 minutes alone. Tsurenko saved five match points in it.

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[2] Elisabetta Cocciaretto d. Anna Bondar 6-7(2), 7-6(6), 7-5, Lausanne SF (3:34). Cocciaretto lost the first set from 5-2 up and won the second from 3-1 down (saving one match point) to reach her second WTA final. — 05 /74

[2] Elisabetta Cocciaretto d. Anna Bondar 6-7(2), 7-6(6), 7-5, Lausanne SF (3:34). Cocciaretto lost the first set from 5-2 up and won the second from 3-1 down (saving one match point) to reach her second WTA final.

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Katerina Siniakova d. [3] Marie Bouzkova 1-6, 7-6(5), 7-6(4), Nanchang final (3:33). In the longest final of the season, Siniakova saved three championship points before outlasting her compatriot Bouzkova, in the first all-Czech final in over two years. — 06 /74

Katerina Siniakova d. [3] Marie Bouzkova 1-6, 7-6(5), 7-6(4), Nanchang final (3:33). In the longest final of the season, Siniakova saved three championship points before outlasting her compatriot Bouzkova, in the first all-Czech final in over two years.

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[LL] Erika Andreeva d. Harriet Dart 7-6(4), 3-6, 7-6(3), Austin R1 (3:32). Andreeva, 18, only found out she would replace Zhang Shuai in the main draw 30 minutes before the match, but saved two match points to triumph. — 07 /74

[LL] Erika Andreeva d. Harriet Dart 7-6(4), 3-6, 7-6(3), Austin R1 (3:32). Andreeva, 18, only found out she would replace Zhang Shuai in the main draw 30 minutes before the match, but saved two match points to triumph.

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Camila Giorgi d. Kaia Kanepi 7-6(4), 6-7(4), 7-6(4), Miami R1 (3:32). Giorgi led 5-2 in the first set, 4-2 in the second and 5-0 in the third. She held her first two match points at 5-3 and 5-4 in the decider before converting her fourth. — 08 /74

Camila Giorgi d. Kaia Kanepi 7-6(4), 6-7(4), 7-6(4), Miami R1 (3:32). Giorgi led 5-2 in the first set, 4-2 in the second and 5-0 in the third. She held her first two match points at 5-3 and 5-4 in the decider before converting her fourth.

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[2] Beatriz Haddad Maia d. Aliaksandra Sasnovich 7-6(3), 3-6, 7-6(3), Hong Kong R1 (3:30). Haddad Maia's sixth three-hour-plus match, and fourth victory, of 2023 so far. — 09 /74

[2] Beatriz Haddad Maia d. Aliaksandra Sasnovich 7-6(3), 3-6, 7-6(3), Hong Kong R1 (3:30). Haddad Maia's sixth three-hour-plus match, and fourth victory, of 2023 so far.

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Sorana Cirstea d. [11] Beatriz Haddad Maia 4-6, 7-6(7), 7-5, Dubai R1 (3:29). Cirstea saved two match points en route to her fourth win in five meetings with Haddad Maia. — 10 /74

Sorana Cirstea d. [11] Beatriz Haddad Maia 4-6, 7-6(7), 7-5, Dubai R1 (3:29). Cirstea saved two match points en route to her fourth win in five meetings with Haddad Maia.

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[LL] Viktoria Hruncakova d. [WC] Yuan Yue 7-6(5), 5-7, 6-4, Guangzhou R2 (3:29). Hruncakova needed seven match points to get over the line after leading 5-2 in the third set. — 11 /74

[LL] Viktoria Hruncakova d. [WC] Yuan Yue 7-6(5), 5-7, 6-4, Guangzhou R2 (3:29). Hruncakova needed seven match points to get over the line after leading 5-2 in the third set.

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[8] Belinda Bencic d. [WC] Marta Kostyuk 6-7(7), 7-6(5), 6-4, Dubai R2 (3:27). Bencic lost the first set from 5-3 up, but rebounded to win her third match in as many meetings with Kostyuk, and second in the past three weeks. — 12 /74

[8] Belinda Bencic d. [WC] Marta Kostyuk 6-7(7), 7-6(5), 6-4, Dubai R2 (3:27). Bencic lost the first set from 5-3 up, but rebounded to win her third match in as many meetings with Kostyuk, and second in the past three weeks.

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[3] Elena Rybakina d. [10] Daria Kasatkina 5-7, 7-5, 7-6(8), Montreal QF (3:27). Rybakina became the first-ever player from Kazakhstan to make the Omnium Banque Nationale semifinals by saving a match point en route to victory over Kasatkina. — 13 /74

[3] Elena Rybakina d. [10] Daria Kasatkina 5-7, 7-5, 7-6(8), Montreal QF (3:27). Rybakina became the first-ever player from Kazakhstan to make the Omnium Banque Nationale semifinals by saving a match point en route to victory over Kasatkina.

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Carol Zhao d. Maria Lourdes Carle 4-6, 7-5, 7-6(6), Bogota R1 (3:26). Zhao held her first match point at 5-4 in the third set, but had to save three in the deciding tiebreak before converting her second. — 14 /74

Carol Zhao d. Maria Lourdes Carle 4-6, 7-5, 7-6(6), Bogota R1 (3:26). Zhao held her first match point at 5-4 in the third set, but had to save three in the deciding tiebreak before converting her second.

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Laura Siegemund d. Lucrezia Stefanini 7-6(5), 5-7, 6-3, Warsaw QF (3:26). Siegemund came from 5-3 down in the first set en route to reaching her first WTA semifinal since Bucharest 2019, and first of her career on hard courts. — 15 /74

Laura Siegemund d. Lucrezia Stefanini 7-6(5), 5-7, 6-3, Warsaw QF (3:26). Siegemund came from 5-3 down in the first set en route to reaching her first WTA semifinal since Bucharest 2019, and first of her career on hard courts.

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[8] Veronika Kudermetova d. Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova 7-6(6), 6-7(2), 6-3, Tokyo SF (3:25). Kudermetova, who saved five set points in the first set, improved to 3-2 against Pavlyuchenkova to reach her seventh career final. — 16 /74

[8] Veronika Kudermetova d. Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova 7-6(6), 6-7(2), 6-3, Tokyo SF (3:25). Kudermetova, who saved five set points in the first set, improved to 3-2 against Pavlyuchenkova to reach her seventh career final.

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[14] Liudmila Samsonova d. Paula Badosa 6-7(3), 7-6(5), 6-4, Dubai R1 (3:22). Samsonova improved to 3-0 against Badosa, including another extended 6-7(4), 7-6(4), 7-5 battle at the 2021 Australian Open. — 17 /74

[14] Liudmila Samsonova d. Paula Badosa 6-7(3), 7-6(5), 6-4, Dubai R1 (3:22). Samsonova improved to 3-0 against Badosa, including another extended 6-7(4), 7-6(4), 7-5 battle at the 2021 Australian Open.

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Wang Xiyu d. [8] Alison Riske-Amritraj 7-5, 4-6, 7-6(1), Merida R1 (3:22). Wang had lost two three-setters to Riske-Amritraj in their two prior meetings, but saved two match points to claim her first win of 2023. — 18 /74

Wang Xiyu d. [8] Alison Riske-Amritraj 7-5, 4-6, 7-6(1), Merida R1 (3:22). Wang had lost two three-setters to Riske-Amritraj in their two prior meetings, but saved two match points to claim her first win of 2023.

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[WC] Peyton Stearns d. [Q] Katie Boulter 7-6(5), 6-7(2), 7-6(5), Austin R1 (3:22). Stearns served for the match twice in set two and once in set three before closing out her 11th straight win, and first of her career at tour level. — 19 /74

[WC] Peyton Stearns d. [Q] Katie Boulter 7-6(5), 6-7(2), 7-6(5), Austin R1 (3:22). Stearns served for the match twice in set two and once in set three before closing out her 11th straight win, and first of her career at tour level.

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[8] Daria Kasatkina d. Julia Grabher 7-5, 4-6, 7-6(2), Rome R3 (3:19). Kasatkina led by a set and 3-0 but was ultimately taken all the way by Grabher, who was playing a Top 10 opponent for the second time in her career. — 20 /74

[8] Daria Kasatkina d. Julia Grabher 7-5, 4-6, 7-6(2), Rome R3 (3:19). Kasatkina led by a set and 3-0 but was ultimately taken all the way by Grabher, who was playing a Top 10 opponent for the second time in her career.

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Martina Trevisan d. Yulia Putintseva 0-6, 7-6(0), 7-6[8], US Open R1 (3:19). Trevisan won just six points in a 25-minute first set, but overturned a 4-2 deficit in the third set. — 21 /74

Martina Trevisan d. Yulia Putintseva 0-6, 7-6(0), 7-6[8], US Open R1 (3:19). Trevisan won just six points in a 25-minute first set, but overturned a 4-2 deficit in the third set.

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[7] Zheng Qinwen d. [12/WC] Zhu Lin 7-5, 4-6, 6-1, Huafa Technology WTA Elite Trophy Zhuhai SF (3:19). Zheng bested Zhu in an all-Chinese clash to win a three-hour match for the third time this season. — 22 /74

[7] Zheng Qinwen d. [12/WC] Zhu Lin 7-5, 4-6, 6-1, Huafa Technology WTA Elite Trophy Zhuhai SF (3:19). Zheng bested Zhu in an all-Chinese clash to win a three-hour match for the third time this season.

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Harriet Dart d. [4] Linda Fruhvirtova 7-5, 5-7, 6-2, Osaka R1 (3:18). Dart won the first set from 5-2 down, and completed the match over two days after it was suspended overnight at one set all. — 23 /74

Harriet Dart d. [4] Linda Fruhvirtova 7-5, 5-7, 6-2, Osaka R1 (3:18). Dart won the first set from 5-2 down, and completed the match over two days after it was suspended overnight at one set all.

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[25] Martina Trevisan d. Claire Liu 4-6, 7-5, 6-4, Miami R3 (3:17). In a rematch of the 2022 Rabat final, Trevisan fought back from an early break down in the third set and notched her third three-hour-plus victory of the season. — 24 /74

[25] Martina Trevisan d. Claire Liu 4-6, 7-5, 6-4, Miami R3 (3:17). In a rematch of the 2022 Rabat final, Trevisan fought back from an early break down in the third set and notched her third three-hour-plus victory of the season.

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[WC] Venus Williams d. Camila Giorgi 7-6(5), 4-6, 7-6(6), Birmingham R1 (3:17). Williams led 5-2 in the third set, and had to hold off a determined Giorgi to seal her first Top 50 win since 2019. — 25 /74

[WC] Venus Williams d. Camila Giorgi 7-6(5), 4-6, 7-6(6), Birmingham R1 (3:17). Williams led 5-2 in the third set, and had to hold off a determined Giorgi to seal her first Top 50 win since 2019.

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[6] Alizé Cornet d. Kaia Kanepi 7-6(1), 5-7, 6-4, Prague R2 (3:17). Cornet, 33, levelled her record against Kanepi, 38, at one win apiece -- 13 years after their only previous encounter at the 2010 US Open. — 26 /74

[6] Alizé Cornet d. Kaia Kanepi 7-6(1), 5-7, 6-4, Prague R2 (3:17). Cornet, 33, levelled her record against Kanepi, 38, at one win apiece -- 13 years after their only previous encounter at the 2010 US Open.

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[6] Laura Pigossi d. [Q] Natalija Stevanovic 7-5, 5-7, 6-4, Bogota R2 (3:16). The 2022 Bogota finalist navigated a first-set rain delay and the loss of a 3-1 second-set lead to make her third career WTA quarterfinal. — 27 /74

[6] Laura Pigossi d. [Q] Natalija Stevanovic 7-5, 5-7, 6-4, Bogota R2 (3:16). The 2022 Bogota finalist navigated a first-set rain delay and the loss of a 3-1 second-set lead to make her third career WTA quarterfinal.

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Caty McNally d. [3] Zhu Lin 7-6(3), 6-7(5), 6-1, Merida R1 (3:15). Zhu saved a match point in the second set before extending the clash, but McNally swept through the third set to improve to 3-0 over Zhu. — 28 /74

Caty McNally d. [3] Zhu Lin 7-6(3), 6-7(5), 6-1, Merida R1 (3:15). Zhu saved a match point in the second set before extending the clash, but McNally swept through the third set to improve to 3-0 over Zhu.

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Martina Trevisan d. Maria Sakkari 6-3, 6-7(4), 7-5, United Cup SF (3:14). Trevisan's third Top 10 win, first Top 50 win on hard courts and second defeat of Sakkari in as many meetings spearheaded Italy's United Cup upset of Greece. — 29 /74

Martina Trevisan d. Maria Sakkari 6-3, 6-7(4), 7-5, United Cup SF (3:14). Trevisan's third Top 10 win, first Top 50 win on hard courts and second defeat of Sakkari in as many meetings spearheaded Italy's United Cup upset of Greece.

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[32] Elise Mertens d. [Q] Mirjam Bjorklund 3-6, 6-3, 7-6[3], US Open R1 (3:14). Mertens saved triple match point to avenge a 6-1, 4-6, 7-6(3) loss to Bjorklund from 5-2 up in the decider in Bogota this April. — 30 /74

[32] Elise Mertens d. [Q] Mirjam Bjorklund 3-6, 6-3, 7-6[3], US Open R1 (3:14). Mertens saved triple match point to avenge a 6-1, 4-6, 7-6(3) loss to Bjorklund from 5-2 up in the decider in Bogota this April.

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[7] Greet Minnen d. [Q] Harriet Dart 7-6(7), 6-7(5), 6-4, Guangzhou R2 (3:14). Dart served for the first set at 6-5, Minnen did likewise in the second set, but ultimately it was the Belgian who made her first tour-level quarterfinal since Prague 2021. — 31 /74

[7] Greet Minnen d. [Q] Harriet Dart 7-6(7), 6-7(5), 6-4, Guangzhou R2 (3:14). Dart served for the first set at 6-5, Minnen did likewise in the second set, but ultimately it was the Belgian who made her first tour-level quarterfinal since Prague 2021.

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[6] Beatriz Haddad Maia d. Yulia Putintseva 6-4, 6-7(5), 7-6(4), Abu Dhabi R2 (3:13). Haddad Maia missed three match points serving at 5-4 in set two and had to recover after Putintseva served for the match at 5-4 in the decider. — 32 /74

[6] Beatriz Haddad Maia d. Yulia Putintseva 6-4, 6-7(5), 7-6(4), Abu Dhabi R2 (3:13). Haddad Maia missed three match points serving at 5-4 in set two and had to recover after Putintseva served for the match at 5-4 in the decider.

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Karolina Muchova d. [2] Aryna Sabalenka 7-6(5), 6-7(5), 7-5, Roland Garros SF (3:13). The second Roland Garros semifinal in three years where a Czech player saved match point and won in over three hours to make her first Grand Slam final. — 33 /74

Karolina Muchova d. [2] Aryna Sabalenka 7-6(5), 6-7(5), 7-5, Roland Garros SF (3:13). The second Roland Garros semifinal in three years where a Czech player saved match point and won in over three hours to make her first Grand Slam final.

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[SR] Laura Siegemund d. [27] Irina-Camelia Begu 5-7, 7-5, 6-3, Australian Open R2 (3:12). This result put former World No.27 Siegemund back into the third round of a major for the first time since her 2020 Roland Garros quarterfinal run. — 34 /74

[SR] Laura Siegemund d. [27] Irina-Camelia Begu 5-7, 7-5, 6-3, Australian Open R2 (3:12). This result put former World No.27 Siegemund back into the third round of a major for the first time since her 2020 Roland Garros quarterfinal run.

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[5] Ana Bogdan d. [WC] Nikola Bartunkova 4-6, 7-6(5), 7-5, Cluj-Napoca R2 (3:12). Bogdan reached her second tour-level quarterfinal of the year with a home-soil victory over 17-year-old Bartunkova. — 35 /74

[5] Ana Bogdan d. [WC] Nikola Bartunkova 4-6, 7-6(5), 7-5, Cluj-Napoca R2 (3:12). Bogdan reached her second tour-level quarterfinal of the year with a home-soil victory over 17-year-old Bartunkova.

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Anna-Lena Friedsam d. [LL] Erika Andreeva 7-5, 6-7(2), 7-6(8), Austin R2 (3:11). Friedsam was two points from victory at 6-5 in set two, but needed to come from 5-2 down and save a match point in set three. — 36 /74

Anna-Lena Friedsam d. [LL] Erika Andreeva 7-5, 6-7(2), 7-6(8), Austin R2 (3:11). Friedsam was two points from victory at 6-5 in set two, but needed to come from 5-2 down and save a match point in set three.

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[LL] Maria Timofeeva d. [9] Nadia Podoroska 7-6(6), 3-6, 6-3, Budapest SF (3:11). No.246-ranked Timofeeva, 19, scored the first Top 100 win of her career to advance to the final on her WTA main-draw debut. — 37 /74

[LL] Maria Timofeeva d. [9] Nadia Podoroska 7-6(6), 3-6, 6-3, Budapest SF (3:11). No.246-ranked Timofeeva, 19, scored the first Top 100 win of her career to advance to the final on her WTA main-draw debut.

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[WC] Vera Zvonareva d. [7] Katie Boulter 6-4, 4-6, 7-6(3), Ningbo R1 (3:11). Former World No.2 Zvonareva, 39, scored a tour-level victory and win over a Top 100 opponent for the first time since Miami 2022. — 38 /74

[WC] Vera Zvonareva d. [7] Katie Boulter 6-4, 4-6, 7-6(3), Ningbo R1 (3:11). Former World No.2 Zvonareva, 39, scored a tour-level victory and win over a Top 100 opponent for the first time since Miami 2022.

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Anna Kalinskaya d. Alizé Cornet 7-6(4), 4-6, 6-2, Charleston R2 (3:10). The pair have played four times in the past 13 months; Kalinskaya now leads 3-1, with wins on outdoor hard courts, grass and green clay. — 39 /74

Anna Kalinskaya d. Alizé Cornet 7-6(4), 4-6, 6-2, Charleston R2 (3:10). The pair have played four times in the past 13 months; Kalinskaya now leads 3-1, with wins on outdoor hard courts, grass and green clay.

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[WC] Leolia Jeanjean d. [WC] Kimberly Birrell 6-4, 6-7(6), 6-3, Roland Garros R1 (3:10). Jeanjean missed five match points in the second set, including four in a row in the tiebreak, but closed the match out on her seventh in the decider. — 40 /74

[WC] Leolia Jeanjean d. [WC] Kimberly Birrell 6-4, 6-7(6), 6-3, Roland Garros R1 (3:10). Jeanjean missed five match points in the second set, including four in a row in the tiebreak, but closed the match out on her seventh in the decider.

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[SR] Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova d. [28] Elise Mertens 3-6, 7-6(3), 6-3, Roland Garros R4 (3:09). Pavlyuchenkova won her second three-hour contest in Paris from 6-3, 3-1 down to reach her eighth major quarterfinal. — 41 /74

[SR] Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova d. [28] Elise Mertens 3-6, 7-6(3), 6-3, Roland Garros R4 (3:09). Pavlyuchenkova won her second three-hour contest in Paris from 6-3, 3-1 down to reach her eighth major quarterfinal.

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Mayar Sherif d. [Q] Wang Xiyu 7-6(3), 4-6, 7-6(5), Cincinnati R1 (3:08). Sherif played her third three-hour match of the year in Cincy, twice coming back from a break down in the third set. — 42 /74

Mayar Sherif d. [Q] Wang Xiyu 7-6(3), 4-6, 7-6(5), Cincinnati R1 (3:08). Sherif played her third three-hour match of the year in Cincy, twice coming back from a break down in the third set.

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Emina Bektas d. Laura Pigossi 6-7(5), 6-4, 7-5, Seoul R1 (3:08). Bektas lost the first set from 5-3 up, but saved one match point in the decider to notch her fourth tour-level win. — 43 /74

Emina Bektas d. Laura Pigossi 6-7(5), 6-4, 7-5, Seoul R1 (3:08). Bektas lost the first set from 5-3 up, but saved one match point in the decider to notch her fourth tour-level win.

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[23] Zheng Qinwen d. [12] Liudmila Samsonova 5-7, 7-6(5), 6-3, Miami R3 (3:07). Zheng had lost to Samsonova twice in the previous year, but came from 3-0 down in the third set to level their overall head-to-head at 2-2. — 44 /74

[23] Zheng Qinwen d. [12] Liudmila Samsonova 5-7, 7-6(5), 6-3, Miami R3 (3:07). Zheng had lost to Samsonova twice in the previous year, but came from 3-0 down in the third set to level their overall head-to-head at 2-2.

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[3] Mayar Sherif d. Jessica Bouzas Maneiro 3-6, 7-6(6), 7-5, Palermo R1 (3:07). Sherif trailed 3-0 in the second set and 4-2 in the tiebreak before coming back to deny Bouzas Maneiro a first tour-level win. — 45 /74

[3] Mayar Sherif d. Jessica Bouzas Maneiro 3-6, 7-6(6), 7-5, Palermo R1 (3:07). Sherif trailed 3-0 in the second set and 4-2 in the tiebreak before coming back to deny Bouzas Maneiro a first tour-level win.

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[SR] Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova d. [15] Liudmila Samsonova 4-6, 7-5, 7-5, Roland Garros R2 (3:06). Pavlyuchenkova came from 5-2 down in the third set to seal her first Top 20 win since defeating Victoria Azarenka en route to the 2021 Roland Garros final. — 46 /74

[SR] Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova d. [15] Liudmila Samsonova 4-6, 7-5, 7-5, Roland Garros R2 (3:06). Pavlyuchenkova came from 5-2 down in the third set to seal her first Top 20 win since defeating Victoria Azarenka en route to the 2021 Roland Garros final.

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[SR] Patricia Maria Tig d. [Q] Martha Matoula 6-4, 6-7(5), 6-3, Cluj-Napoca R1 (3:06). Home hope Tig led 6-4, 5-2 and missed three match points in the second set, but recovered to defeat Matoula, who was playing her first WTA main-draw match. — 47 /74

[SR] Patricia Maria Tig d. [Q] Martha Matoula 6-4, 6-7(5), 6-3, Cluj-Napoca R1 (3:06). Home hope Tig led 6-4, 5-2 and missed three match points in the second set, but recovered to defeat Matoula, who was playing her first WTA main-draw match.

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Anastasia Zakharova d. Anna Karolina Schmiedlova 3-6, 7-5, 6-3, Hua Hin R1 (3:05). Zakharova had previously been 0-7 in WTA main draws, but the 21-year-old came from a set and 5-3 down to notch her first career tour-level victory. — 48 /74

Anastasia Zakharova d. Anna Karolina Schmiedlova 3-6, 7-5, 6-3, Hua Hin R1 (3:05). Zakharova had previously been 0-7 in WTA main draws, but the 21-year-old came from a set and 5-3 down to notch her first career tour-level victory.

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[7] Beatriz Haddad Maia d. Marta Kostyuk 7-5, 6-7(3), 6-2, San Diego R2 (3:05). Haddad Maia won the first set from 5-3 down and recovered after twice being unable to serve out the match in the second set. — 49 /74

[7] Beatriz Haddad Maia d. Marta Kostyuk 7-5, 6-7(3), 6-2, San Diego R2 (3:05). Haddad Maia won the first set from 5-3 down and recovered after twice being unable to serve out the match in the second set.

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[12] Petra Kvitova d. [WC] Wang Xiyu 6-7(6), 7-5, 6-3, Beijing R1 (3:05). Kvitova successfully came back from a set down for only the second time this season with her win over home hope Wang. — 50 /74

[12] Petra Kvitova d. [WC] Wang Xiyu 6-7(6), 7-5, 6-3, Beijing R1 (3:05). Kvitova successfully came back from a set down for only the second time this season with her win over home hope Wang.

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Paula Badosa d. Harriet Dart 6-7(6), 7-6(5), 6-1, United Cup group stage (3:04). Badosa missed two set points in the first set, but held off a Dart comeback in the second to score her first win in three meetings against the Briton. — 51 /74

Paula Badosa d. Harriet Dart 6-7(6), 7-6(5), 6-1, United Cup group stage (3:04). Badosa missed two set points in the first set, but held off a Dart comeback in the second to score her first win in three meetings against the Briton.

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Bianca Andreescu d. [7] Maria Sakkari 5-7, 6-3, 6-4, Miami R2 (3:04). The second-longest of the three three-setters that comprise Andreescu and Sakkari's rivalry to date; Andreescu now leads 2-1. — 52 /74

Bianca Andreescu d. [7] Maria Sakkari 5-7, 6-3, 6-4, Miami R2 (3:04). The second-longest of the three three-setters that comprise Andreescu and Sakkari's rivalry to date; Andreescu now leads 2-1.

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Paula Badosa d. Karolina Muchova 6-4, 6-7(4), 6-2, Rome R4 (3:04). Badosa won the first set from a break down, came from 5-3 down to lead 6-5 in the second set but ultimately needed a third to level her head-to-head with Muchova at 1-1. — 53 /74

Paula Badosa d. Karolina Muchova 6-4, 6-7(4), 6-2, Rome R4 (3:04). Badosa won the first set from a break down, came from 5-3 down to lead 6-5 in the second set but ultimately needed a third to level her head-to-head with Muchova at 1-1.

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Anna Blinkova d. [Q] Laura Siegemund 6-3, 6-7(3), 7-5, Berlin R1 (3:04). Blinkova came from 3-1 down in the third set to defeat Siegemund in a first-time encounter. — 54 /74

Anna Blinkova d. [Q] Laura Siegemund 6-3, 6-7(3), 7-5, Berlin R1 (3:04). Blinkova came from 3-1 down in the third set to defeat Siegemund in a first-time encounter.

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[22] Ekaterina Alexandrova d. Leylah Fernandez 7-6(4), 5-7, 6-4, US Open R1 (3:04). Alexandrova led 3-1 in set two and 3-0 in set three, but needed to come from a break down at 4-3 in the decider to improve to 2-1 against Fernandez. — 55 /74

[22] Ekaterina Alexandrova d. Leylah Fernandez 7-6(4), 5-7, 6-4, US Open R1 (3:04). Alexandrova led 3-1 in set two and 3-0 in set three, but needed to come from a break down at 4-3 in the decider to improve to 2-1 against Fernandez.

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Panna Udvardy d. [2] Tatjana Maria 2-6, 6-4, 7-6(5), Osaka R1 (3:04). Udvardy faced two match points serving at 5-6 in the third set, and also trailed 5-1 in the third-set tiebreak. — 56 /74

Panna Udvardy d. [2] Tatjana Maria 2-6, 6-4, 7-6(5), Osaka R1 (3:04). Udvardy faced two match points serving at 5-6 in the third set, and also trailed 5-1 in the third-set tiebreak.

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[13] Danielle Collins d. Anna Kalinskaya 7-5, 5-7, 6-4, Australian Open R1 (3:03). The 2022 runner-up in Melbourne needed to go the distance after being a game away from victory in the second set. — 57 /74

[13] Danielle Collins d. Anna Kalinskaya 7-5, 5-7, 6-4, Australian Open R1 (3:03). The 2022 runner-up in Melbourne needed to go the distance after being a game away from victory in the second set.

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Anhelina Kalinina d. [10] Veronika Kudermetova 6-3, 5-7, 7-5, Dubai R1 (3:03). Kalinina led 5-2 in the second set, but needed a third set to notch her sixth career Top 20 win and second of 2023. — 58 /74

Anhelina Kalinina d. [10] Veronika Kudermetova 6-3, 5-7, 7-5, Dubai R1 (3:03). Kalinina led 5-2 in the second set, but needed a third set to notch her sixth career Top 20 win and second of 2023.

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[1] Iga Swiatek d. [14] Belinda Bencic 6-7(4), 7-6(2), 6-3, Wimbledon R4 (3:03). Swiatek saved two match points to win the first match of her professional career to feature multiple tiebreaks. — 59 /74

[1] Iga Swiatek d. [14] Belinda Bencic 6-7(4), 7-6(2), 6-3, Wimbledon R4 (3:03). Swiatek saved two match points to win the first match of her professional career to feature multiple tiebreaks.

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Martina Trevisan d. Malene Helgø 7-5, 3-6, 6-4, United Cup group stage (3:02). The first of two three-hour victories for Trevisan at the United Cup was over No.321-ranked rookie Helgø, who had never played a Top 50 opponent before the competition. — 60 /74

Martina Trevisan d. Malene Helgø 7-5, 3-6, 6-4, United Cup group stage (3:02). The first of two three-hour victories for Trevisan at the United Cup was over No.321-ranked rookie Helgø, who had never played a Top 50 opponent before the competition.

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[SR] Sofia Kenin d. Cristina Bucsa 6-3, 6-7(8), 7-5, Rome R1 (3:02). Kenin came within two points of victory five times in the second set, but recovered to edge a decider. — 61 /74

[SR] Sofia Kenin d. Cristina Bucsa 6-3, 6-7(8), 7-5, Rome R1 (3:02). Kenin came within two points of victory five times in the second set, but recovered to edge a decider.

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Martina Trevisan d. [1] Ons Jabeur 6-7(4), 7-5, 6-3, Guadalajara R3 (3:02). Trevisan's fourth Top 10 victory, and fifth win in over three hours of 2023 (including both of her career Top 10 wins on hard courts). — 62 /74

Martina Trevisan d. [1] Ons Jabeur 6-7(4), 7-5, 6-3, Guadalajara R3 (3:02). Trevisan's fourth Top 10 victory, and fifth win in over three hours of 2023 (including both of her career Top 10 wins on hard courts).

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Valeria Savinykh d. [2] Magda Linette 7-5, 3-6, 7-6(3), Nanchang R1 (3:02). Savinykh, 32, needed five match points to seal her first Top 30 win since the 2013 Australian Open and first win over Linette since 2011 US Open qualifying. — 63 /74

Valeria Savinykh d. [2] Magda Linette 7-5, 3-6, 7-6(3), Nanchang R1 (3:02). Savinykh, 32, needed five match points to seal her first Top 30 win since the 2013 Australian Open and first win over Linette since 2011 US Open qualifying.

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[6] Bernarda Pera d. [SR] Laura Siegemund 6-4, 6-7(3), 6-4, Hobart R2 (3:01). Pera was two points from victory at 6-5 in set two, but had to come back after Siegemund led 4-1, 40-0 in set three. — 64 /74

[6] Bernarda Pera d. [SR] Laura Siegemund 6-4, 6-7(3), 6-4, Hobart R2 (3:01). Pera was two points from victory at 6-5 in set two, but had to come back after Siegemund led 4-1, 40-0 in set three.

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Bernarda Pera d. [12] Liudmila Samsonova 2-6, 7-6(8), 7-6(6), Indian Wells R2 (3:01). Pera saved three match points en route to her fourth career Top 20 win, and improved to 2-1 against Samsonova overall. — 65 /74

Bernarda Pera d. [12] Liudmila Samsonova 2-6, 7-6(8), 7-6(6), Indian Wells R2 (3:01). Pera saved three match points en route to her fourth career Top 20 win, and improved to 2-1 against Samsonova overall.

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Ana Bogdan d. Anna Bondar 4-6, 6-4, 7-6(2), Madrid R1 (3:01). Bogdan trailed 5-2 in the third set, held five match points at 6-5 and converted her sixth in the tiebreak to reverse a three-set loss to Bondar at the Australian Open. — 66 /74

Ana Bogdan d. Anna Bondar 4-6, 6-4, 7-6(2), Madrid R1 (3:01). Bogdan trailed 5-2 in the third set, held five match points at 6-5 and converted her sixth in the tiebreak to reverse a three-set loss to Bondar at the Australian Open.

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Viktoriya Tomova d. Alizé Cornet 3-6, 6-4, 7-5, Strasbourg R1 (3:01). Tomova trailed by a set and 2-0, but fought back to improve her head-to-head against 2013 Strasbourg champion Cornet to 2-1. — 67 /74

Viktoriya Tomova d. Alizé Cornet 3-6, 6-4, 7-5, Strasbourg R1 (3:01). Tomova trailed by a set and 2-0, but fought back to improve her head-to-head against 2013 Strasbourg champion Cornet to 2-1.

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[2] Zheng Qinwen d. [3] Mayar Sherif 6-4, 4-6, 6-1, Palermo SF (3:01). At the tournament where she had made her tour-level debut in 2021, Zheng returned to reach her second WTA final and first on clay. — 68 /74

[2] Zheng Qinwen d. [3] Mayar Sherif 6-4, 4-6, 6-1, Palermo SF (3:01). At the tournament where she had made her tour-level debut in 2021, Zheng returned to reach her second WTA final and first on clay.

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[Q] Rebecca Sramkova d. [2] Karolina Muchova 7-5, 3-6, 7-5, Warsaw R2 (3:01). Sramkova, 26, notched her second Top 20 win to reach her first WTA quarterfinal after saving four match points and coming from 5-1 down in the third set. — 69 /74

[Q] Rebecca Sramkova d. [2] Karolina Muchova 7-5, 3-6, 7-5, Warsaw R2 (3:01). Sramkova, 26, notched her second Top 20 win to reach her first WTA quarterfinal after saving four match points and coming from 5-1 down in the third set.

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[3] Coco Gauff d. Petra Martic 7-5, 5-7, 7-6(2), Beijing R2 (3:01). Gauff tied Iga Swiatek for the longest winning streak of 2023 to date at 14 matches with this victory. — 70 /74

[3] Coco Gauff d. Petra Martic 7-5, 5-7, 7-6(2), Beijing R2 (3:01). Gauff tied Iga Swiatek for the longest winning streak of 2023 to date at 14 matches with this victory.

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Heather Watson d. [2] Yulia Putintseva 5-7, 6-4, 7-6(5), Hua Hin R1 (3:00). The Briton saw leads of 5-1 in set two and 5-3 in set three pegged back, but held on to close out her first tour-level win since Wimbledon 2022. — 71 /74

Heather Watson d. [2] Yulia Putintseva 5-7, 6-4, 7-6(5), Hua Hin R1 (3:00). The Briton saw leads of 5-1 in set two and 5-3 in set three pegged back, but held on to close out her first tour-level win since Wimbledon 2022.

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[8] Veronika Kudermetova d. Barbora Krejcikova 6-4, 3-6, 7-6(5), Doha R1 (3:00). Kudermetova held a point for a 5-2 lead in set three, but ultimately needed to win her sixth straight tiebreak to advance. — 72 /74

[8] Veronika Kudermetova d. Barbora Krejcikova 6-4, 3-6, 7-6(5), Doha R1 (3:00). Kudermetova held a point for a 5-2 lead in set three, but ultimately needed to win her sixth straight tiebreak to advance.

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[3] Caroline Garcia d. [SR] Karolina Muchova 6-7(3), 7-5, 6-4, Doha R2 (3:00). A first-time encounter that saw Garcia reach the Doha quarterfinals for the second time in her career. — 73 /74

[3] Caroline Garcia d. [SR] Karolina Muchova 6-7(3), 7-5, 6-4, Doha R2 (3:00). A first-time encounter that saw Garcia reach the Doha quarterfinals for the second time in her career.

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Jodie Burrage d. Tereza Martincova 7-6(5), 3-6, 7-6(4), Nottingham R1 (3:00). Burrage thrilled home fans by posting her fifth career tour-level win, four of which have come on British grass. — 74 /74

Jodie Burrage d. Tereza Martincova 7-6(5), 3-6, 7-6(4), Nottingham R1 (3:00). Burrage thrilled home fans by posting her fifth career tour-level win, four of which have come on British grass.

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