Pliskova, Kerber reach quarterfinals at Eastbourne

Johanna Konta sits under an umbrella before the Women's Singles match during day four of the Nature Valley International at Devonshire Park in Eastbourne, England, Wednesday June 26, 2019. While much of Europe is basking in sunshine and high temperatures, many in England are sheltering under umbrellas. (Bradley Collyer/PA via AP)

EASTBOURNE, England (AP) — Karolina Pliskova and Angelique Kerber reached the quarterfinals at Eastbourne on Wednesday.

The second-seeded Pliskova had 24 winners in a 6-1, 6-2 win over Elise Mertens, setting up a quarterfinal match against either Jelena Ostapenko or Ekaterina Alexandrova.

In the men’s draw, top-seeded Gustavo Pella lost to Taylor Fritz 4-6, 6-3, 6-4, and Sam Querrey beat fourth-seeded Dusan Lajovic 6-2, 6-3.

Source: Associated Press

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