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Branstine Shocks Samsonova as Hurkacz and Khachanov Win at Libema Open

Posted : 12 June 2025

 

Canadian qualifier Carson Branstine delivered the biggest upset of the Libema Open so far, defeating top seed and defending champion Liudmila Samsonova in three sets. The world number 231, making her WTA main draw debut, claimed a 6-4, 5-7, 6-1 victory after their match resumed on Wednesday, having been suspended due to darkness.

 

Branstine showed composure throughout the decider, not facing a single break point while breaking Samsonova twice to seal the match. She now faces Romania’s Elena-Gabriela Ruse in the next round.

 

Meanwhile, fifth seed Hubert Hurkacz overcame physical discomfort to beat Spain’s Roberto Bautista Agut 7-6(2), 6-4. The Polish star needed two medical timeouts for a back issue but held firm to progress to the second round.

 

Despite the setback, Hurkacz expressed his enjoyment of the tournament and grass surface, and is set to face Estonian youngster Mark Lajal next. Lajal reached the second round after dispatching Laslo Djere in straight sets.

 

Russia’s Karen Khachanov also made a winning start, edging past Mackenzie McDonald in a tightly contested 6-3, 5-7, 7-6(4) battle to book a place in the quarterfinals. The third seed will next meet Canada’s Gabriel Diallo, who pulled off a comeback win over Jordan Thompson after saving two match points. Elsewhere, Dan Evans rallied past Rinky Hijikata and Maria Sakkari advanced with a straight-sets win against Dutch wildcard Anouk Koevermans.

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