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Aryna Sabalenka fends off Elina Svitolina to seal quarterfinals spot

Sabalenka scripted a comeback from 2-0 down in the third set to wrap up a 4-6, 6-1, 7-6(7) victory at the Foro Italico

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Belarus` Aryna Sabalenka eyes the ball as she plays against Ukraine`s Elina Svitolina during their women`s singles match of the WTA Rome Open tennis tournament at Foro Italico in Rome. Pic/AFP

Belarus` Aryna Sabalenka eyes the ball as she plays against Ukraine`s Elina Svitolina during their women`s singles match of the WTA Rome Open tennis tournament at Foro Italico in Rome. Pic/AFP

The World No.2 Aryna Sabalenka earned three match points to beat two-time champion Elina Svitolina, advancing to the quarterfinals in the ongoing Italian Open.

Sabalenka scripted a comeback from 2-0 down in the third set to wrap up a 4-6, 6-1, 7-6(7) victory at the Foro Italico. Sabalenka will lock horns with No.10 Jelena Ostapenko for a spot in the semifinals on Wednesday.

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