NEW YORK CITY – The epic run in the 2019 U.S. Open continues for former Alabama women's tennis All-American Alexa Guarachi as she and partner Bernada Bera upset No. 5 seed Demi Schuurs and Anna-Lena Gronefeld (Germany), 7-6(3), 6-2 in the second round of the U.S. Open Women's Doubles Draw. The two will advance to the Round of 16 to take on Caroline Dolehide and Vania King (USA) on Sunday at 11 a.m. CT.
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On Thursday, Guarachi became the first UA women’s tennis alumna to win a Grand Slam match after she and Bera defeated Eri Hozumi and Makoto Ninomiya, 6-1, 6-7(4), 6-2.
She is currently ranked No. 86 in the world in doubles and the 2019 U.S. Open appearance is her sixth consecutive Grand Slam as she has also competed in the 2019 Wimbledon, 2019 French Open, 2019 Australian Open, 2018 U.S. Open and 2018 Wimbledon.
Fans can watch tomorrow’s match live online via the WatchESPN app on ESPN+.
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