France`s Varvara Gracheva, ranked 65th in the world, has advanced to the semifinals of the WTA 125 tournament in Paris. She defeated Russia`s Kamilla Rakhimova, who is ranked 85th globally, in a hard-fought quarterfinal match with a final score of 7/5, 2/6, 6/4.
The intensely contested match on the court lasted for 2 hours and 55 minutes. This victory marks Varvara Gracheva`s third win against Rakhimova in their four career meetings, giving Gracheva a 3-1 lead in their head-to-head record.
Match Statistics
| Statistic | Gracheva | Rakhimova |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 3 | 1 |
| Double Faults | 3 | 6 |
| Breaks | 7 | 7 |
| Total Points Won | 113 | 112 |
In the upcoming semifinal round of the competition in France, Gracheva is set to play against British player Katie Boulter.
Marcus Prine