Simona Halep took pride in rallying past 19-year-old Caroline Dolehide at Indian Wells, while Petra Kvitova\u2019s remarkable win streak skidded to a halt against another US teen.<\/p>\n
World No. 1 Halep came from behind to beat Dolehide 1-6, 7-6 (7\/3), 6-2 in the third round of the WTA hardcourt tournament, while two-time Wimbledon champion Kvitova had her 14-match winning streak snapped as she lost 6-2, 6-4 to 149th-ranked Amanda Anisimova on Sunday.<\/p>\n
The 26-year-old Halep is trying to repeat her success in the California desert in 2015 when she lifted the trophy.<\/p>\n
\u201cIn the end, I think I was stronger in the legs,\u201d Halep said. \u201cAlso when I had to finish the points, I did. I\u2019m really, really happy about this victory. It was tough down there.\u201d<\/p>\n
The Romanian improved to 16-1 on the season and said her confidence is what keeps her going in tight matches.<\/p>\n
\u201cI didn\u2019t give up, which is the most important thing,\u201d she said. \u201cI never thought that I would lose the match.<\/p>\n
\u201cI just wanted to stay there and to see what is happening. I\u2019m really proud that I could manage this match.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt was really tough. And for second match of the tournament was amazing match, amazing level, in my opinion.\u201d<\/p>\n
Halep hit two aces had no double faults, and broke Dolehide\u2019s serve five times in the two hour, five minute match.<\/p>\n
Halep said she likes use the word \u201cproud\u201d and is trying to maintain a positive attitude.<\/p>\n
\u201cI haven\u2019t used that word before because I was tougher with myself. So now I\u2019m trying to change that and be kinder with myself,\u201d she said. \u201cThat\u2019s why I just give credit to myself and it gives me confidence for the next days.\u201d<\/p>\n
Halep booked a round-of 16 clash with China\u2019s Wang Qiang, who defeated 14th seed Kristina Mladenovic, of France, 6-1, 6-2.<\/p>\n
Despite her top ranked status, Halep is still seeking her first career Grand Slam title. She reached her third Grand Slam final earlier this year at the Australian Open where she lost to Caroline Wozniacki in three sets.<\/p>\n
Halep and Wozniacki have taken turns being No. 1 this year. Wozniacki took the world number one ranking after winning the Aussie Open but Halep regained it just prior to the Indian wells event.<\/p>\n
With her win Sunday over Dolehide, Halep can keep her top ranking unless Wozniacki wins the title.<\/p>\n
Elsewhere, Kvitova had been playing some of the best tennis of her career so it wasn\u2019t the kind of third round statement the ninth seed was looking for as she lost in straight sets to the youngest player in the draw.<\/p>\n
The 14 straight victories tied her previous career best which she set in 2011-2012. The 28-year-old Czech came into Indian Wells having won the last two tournaments she played in.<\/p>\n
She missed Indian Wells last year recovering from hand injuries inflicted by a knife-wielding burglar at her home in December 2016.<\/p>\n
Kvitova committed four double faults and had her serve broken five times.<\/p>\n
The 16-year-old Anisimova, who received a wildcard into the draw, is making her Indian Wells debut.<\/p>\n
She said it was the biggest win of her career.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt feels crazy,\u201d she said. \u201cShe is the best player I have ever played and it was the biggest court I have ever played on.\u201d<\/p>\n
In the fourth round she\u2019ll face fifth seed Karolina Pliskova, who beat China\u2019s Zhang Shuai 7-5, 5-7, 6-3.<\/p>\n
Elsewhere, US Open winner Sloane Stephens cruised past wild card Victoria Azarenka in straight sets 6-1, 7-5 in a second round match that was postponed from Saturday night because of rain.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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