Sabalenka Advances to Quarterfinals in Stuttgart Without Playing Due to Potapova's Withdrawal
Anastasia Potapova defeated Clara Tauson on Monday in the first round of Stuttgart. In the second round, she was scheduled to face Aryna Sabalenka this Wednesday.
Unfortunately for her, she decided to withdraw, automatically advancing Sabalenka to the quarterfinals.
Fans will now have to wait until Friday to see the Belarusian make her debut on the Stuttgart courts. She will face either Diana Shnaider or Elise Mertens.
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