Pliskova, Kontaveit open WTA Finals with wins

Karolina Pliskova of Czech Republic plays a forehand in her singles match against Garbiñe Muguruza of Spain during Day 1 of 2021 Akron WTA Finals Guadalajara at Centro Panamericano de Tenis. Pic/AFP

Karolina Pliskova continued her dominance of Garbine Muguruza Wednesday, opening her WTA Finals campaign with a battling 4-6, 6-2, 7-6 (8/6) victory over the Spaniard.

Czech third seed Pliskova has now won nine of 11 career meetings with Muguruza, the latest putting her atop her round-robin's group standings alongside Estonian Anett Kontaveit, who beat second-seeded Czech Barbora Krejcikova 6-3, 6-4.

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