(MENAFN) World No. 3 Simona Halep of Romania snatched a 5-7 7-6 (7-1) 6-2 victory against Slovenian Polona Hercog at the Miami Open.
Halep has the opportunity to reclaim the top in the women's game after Naomi Osaka's exit in round three.
Following the victory, the 27-year-old tennis star is now scheduled for a match in the last of 16 with Venus Williams of the United States.
Seven-time Grand Slam champion Williams crushed Daria Kasatkina of Russia 6-3 6-1 to earn a spot in the next Miami Open stage.
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