HONG KONG—Two upset victories for unseeded players on Thursday evening, suddenly made the Hong Kong Open, look very open.
Bethanie Mattek-Sands, of the USA, with a WTA ranking of 199, powered her way to a 3 set victory, 4-6, 6-2, 6-2 over number 6 seed, Caroline Garcia of France. Both players were inconsistent, especially on service, but Mattek-Sands had the edge when it mattered, and her more disciplined forehand and passing shots gave her a deserved but unexpected victory.
Bethanie Mattek-Sands, of the USA plays a forehand to Caroline Garcia of France during their 2nd round match at the Hong Kong Open, on Thursday Oct 13. Mattek-Sands won the match in 3 sets to move into the quarter finals. Bill Cox/Epoch Times
