Bertens in the semifinals Finals WTA | Of tennis

The Japanese have to stop fighting because of a thigh injury. Before the last game of the first set, Osaka had been left out for a thigh treatment for a few minutes. When she came back on the track, it turned out that she was not fit enough and had to leave the game (and therefore the set) to Bertens.

a first reaction after the match. "I hope it will get better with her soon." Both players gave each other little during the first six games of the match. In the seventh game, the Wateringse beat their opponent and, finishing the eighth time, Bertens also beat 5-3.

Osaka then called her physiotherapist and was helped in the thigh, after which she even went inside. gone for a longer medical break time. Bertens kept warm on the track and saw Osaka come back, but the Japanese were too hurt to give Bertens a serious game in the last game of the first set. Immediately after, Osaka declared that he could no longer continue.

It will be clear if the Dutch, winner of the group, will be ranked among the last four. When Sloane Stephens wins Angelique Kerber later on Friday, the American wins the group. If the Germans decide to win the match in their favor (regardless of the result), Bertens is the winner of the group and the Dutch will meet Karolina Pliskova in the semifinals.