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Li Leads American Charge at Japan Open Tennis
23 Oct
Summary
- Ann Li advanced to her second straight quarterfinal at the Japan Open.
- Mary Stoiana and Ashlyn Krueger also reached the quarterfinals.
- Li seeks a semifinal spot against 18-year-old Lilli Tagger.
Top-seeded American Ann Li has advanced to her second consecutive quarterfinal at the Japan Open in Osaka. She defeated Zeynep Sonmez in a commanding 6-3, 6-1 victory, marking her first win against the opponent in four meetings. Li expressed satisfaction with her solid performance, emphasizing her aggressive play from start to finish.
Currently ranked a career-high No. 25, Li is one of three Americans into the last eight. American qualifier Mary Stoiana also secured a quarterfinal spot after a three-set win over Moyuka Uchijima. Ashlyn Krueger completed the American presence in the quarterfinals by overpowering Lanlana Tararudee. Krueger is set to face Talia Gibson, while Stoiana will play Katerina Siniakova for semifinal berths. Li will meet Lilli Tagger in her quarterfinal match.
