Patty Schnyder loses to Karin Knapp in Antwerp quarterfinals

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Fourth seed Patty Schnyder was upset in the quarterfinals of the Proximus Diamond Games by unseeded Italian Karin Knapp who won 6-2 6-7 7-6.

The match was tight, and the 20-year-old Knapp almost spoiled the great opportunity to reach her first semifinal of the season as Schnyder’s experience started to dominate. Still, Knapp managed to defeat the favorite by gathering her power towards the end of the match. The Italian won the third set tiebreak 7-2.

The 13th-ranked Schnyder was playing an Antwerp quarterfinal for the fifth time, winning only one back in 2002.

World No.47 Knapp will next face either ninth seed Na Li of China or Sweden’s Sofia Arvidsson who advanced to the quarterfinals by upsetting second-seeded Anna Chakvetadze.

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Marija Zivlak
Marija Zivlak is the founder and editor-in-chief of Women’s Tennis Blog, a trusted source for in-depth coverage of the WTA Tour, tennis fashion, and player insights. Based in Belgrade, Serbia, she has been reporting on women’s tennis for over 18 years and has contributed exclusive fashion articles to the official WTA website. Marija launched Women’s Tennis Blog on March 31, 2007 to provide fans with accurate, engaging, and up-to-date tennis news. Her expertise and deep connections within the sport allow her to offer unique perspectives on tennis trends, gear, and events.

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