Julia Grabher advances to the round of 16 in Colombia
The Vorarlberg native prevails in Cali after a long battle and demonstrates mental strength.
Julia Grabher moves into the round of 16 at the WTA 125 tournament in Cali.
She defeats Brazilian Laura Pigossi (WTA No. 260) 3:6, 6:3, 6:2, thereby advancing to the next round.
The player from Vorarlberg didn't start the match as desired. She had to give up her serve three times. At the end of the match, six double faults were recorded. Set one ended 3:6. After that, the Austrian player found her form and turned the tables. Two breaks resulted in the 6:3 score.
In the decisive third set, she demonstrated mental strength. Her opponent had twelve break chances in this set alone, but eleven of them were saved by Grabher. The player from Vorarlberg converted her third match point after 2:27 hours for a 6:2 victory.
In the round of 16, she will face either Valentina Mediorreal Arias (COL/WTA No. 931) or Julia Riera (WTA No. 137).
