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Stephens Survives Maria Scare in Linz Opener
7 Apr
Summary
- Stephens won a tough three-set match after losing the first set.
- She saved multiple match points in the deciding third set.
- Stephens faces top seed Mirra Andreeva in the next round.

Sloane Stephens secured a hard-fought victory on Monday at the Upper Austria Ladies Linz, defeating Tatjana Maria of Germany. The match concluded with a score of 1-6, 7-6 (5), 6-4 in favor of Stephens.
After a challenging first set, Stephens found her rhythm. The second set saw both players hold serve, leading to a tiebreaker which Stephens ultimately won. The deciding third set was a tense affair, with Maria saving four match points before Stephens clinched the win.
Stephens, a former U.S. Open champion, is now set to face the top-seeded player, Mirra Andreeva, in the second round. This victory marks a significant step for Stephens as she continues her pursuit of a title this season.