They don’t have the track record of the Williams sisters, but Veronika and Polina Kudermetova both qualified for the quarter-finals of the Seoul tournament on Wednesday. It’s the first time they will both be present at this stage of the competition in the same WTA tournament.
The eldest, Veronika27 years old and former world number 9, in 2022, defeated her Russian compatriot Liudmila Samsanova in two sets 6-4, 6-2. Polina21 years old, beaten in qualifying but saved thanks to the withdrawal of Magdalena Frechshe won 6-2, 7-5 against Ekaterina Alexandrovaseeded number 7, in another 100% Russian duel.
“We train together all the time“, confided the youngest, who assures “learn continuously“. “It was a great experience because Veronika was world number 9. And I’m just climbing the rankings now.“, assures the 163rd in the world.
“Our mother is here too“, prolonged Veronikahappy to experience this tournament with family.We go out to dinner together every night. You don’t feel as stressed when your family is around.” she confided.
If they both qualify, the two sisters will meet in the semi-finals. They have never faced each other on the WTA circuit.
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