Blinkova beats Valdmannova 6-3, 6-0 in Sao Paulo

Anna Blinkova of Russia defeated Czech Vendula Valdmannova 6-3, 6-0 in the Round of 16 at WTA Sao Paulo on hard courts. Blinkova landed 42.2% of her first serves, winning 63.2% of those points and 38.5% behind the second delivery, with two aces against five double faults, and she faced six break points, saving three for a 50% rate. Valdmannova put 43.6% of her first serves in play, winning 50% of those points and 19.4% of second-serve points, with no aces and nine double faults, facing 12 break points and saving four, 33.3%.