In the quarterfinals, Keys will face Angelique Kerber, the former No. 1-ranked player and the 2016 Australian Open champion, in what should be a compelling contrast in styles: Keys’s punching power against Kerber’s counterpunching athleticism. “Pretty much the week to 10 days after was really tough,” Keys said. “I’m really excited,” said Keys, the last American woman in the singles tournament. In the quarterfinals, Halep will face sixth-seeded Karolina Pliskova, who defeated Barbora Strycova, 6-7 (5), 6-3, 6-2, in an all-Czech affair.

Source: New York Times January 22, 2018 03:45 UTC