The WTA was in quarterfinal action minus Naomi Osaka. The #1 seed withdrew, citing a hand injury. The extent and cause of the injury are unknown. Nor is it known if Osaka\u2019s hand will improve in time for Roland Garros. Kiki Bertens moved into the semifinals on a walkover garnering a much needed day of rest.<\/p>\n
The final four square off in the semifinals. So, who\u2019s moving on to the finals looking for their shot at winning their first Italian Open?<\/p>\n
Head to head:\u00a0<\/strong>Bertens 2-2 Konta<\/p>\n Johanna Konta and Kiki Bertens square off in one semifinal. Naomi Osaka\u2019s withdrawal was a gift for Bertens. Wednesday required Bertens to play six sets over four hours, an exhausting schedule to be sure. The Dutchwoman has already played eight matches this month alone. Bertens should arrive at the semifinal with her batteries recharged. The #6 seed has been in form and the added rest gives her every tool needed to bring in a win.<\/p>\n Johanna Konta enjoyed a thee-set win over Marketa Vondrousova on Friday. The Brit maintained a high first serve percentage and won 50% of her second serve points. Konta is reaching the pinnacle of her clay court game<\/a>. A win in the semifinals would give Konta her first Premier 5 level final. I\u2019m sure that\u2019s in the back of her mind, though not so much as to drain Konta\u2019s focus.
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