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Robin Anderson Advances to Semifinals in Florence Open

Action during a match at the Florence Open, featuring top female players.

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News Summary

Top seed Robin Anderson clinched a spot in the semifinals of the McLeod for Health Florence Open after a thrilling three-set victory over Kylie Collins. The match ended 3-6, 7-5, 6-3, and Anderson benefitted from the withdrawal of No. 5 seed Usue Maitane Arconada. She will now face fellow American Haley Giavara, who defeated No. 7 seed Eryn Cayetano to advance. The tournament is part of the USTA Pro Circuit and supports breast cancer awareness, showcasing 60 of the world’s best female players.

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Robin Anderson, the top singles seed, has successfully advanced to the semifinals of the McLeod for Health Florence Open following a hard-fought three-set victory over Kylie Collins. Anderson won the match with scores of 3-6, 7-5, 6-3, turning around a challenging position after trailing in the second set.

In a notable development, Anderson’s path to the semifinals was further facilitated by the withdrawal of No. 5 seed Usue Maitane Arconada, allowing Anderson to progress via walkover. She is now set to compete against fellow American Haley Giavara in the semifinals, scheduled for Saturday at 8:30 a.m. on Court 10. Giavara secured her spot in the semifinals by defeating No. 7 seed Eryn Cayetano in a tightly contested match that ended with scores of 6-2, 4-6, 6-4.

The tournament, hosted at the Dr. Eddie Floyd Florence Tennis Center, is part of the USTA Pro Circuit and attracts around 60 of the world’s best female players. This year marks the 13th edition of the Florence Open, which notably supports breast cancer awareness and screening initiatives. The event contributes to an estimated $15 million economic impact on the City of Florence through sports tourism.

Additional matches scheduled for Saturday include Amelia Honer facing off against Chinese qualifier Shilin Xu, following Honer’s impressive upset of No. 6 seed Mayu Crossley with scores of 7-5, 6-1. In the doubles category, the final will feature the top-seeded duo of Hiroko Kuwata and Haley Giavara taking on Sofia Elena Cabezas Dominguez and Kylie Collins, with the doubles final set to commence at 10 a.m.

Anderson, who has been participating in tournaments in Florence for a decade, highlighted the rising level of competition she has encountered over the years. The Florence Open offers a total purse of $30,000 along with ranking points for competitors, reflecting its significance in the professional tennis calendar.

The growing competition and increased participation not only enhance the quality of the matches but also draw attention to the tournament as a key event on the women’s tennis circuit. The support from McLeod Health as the presenting sponsor underscores the commitment to both the sport and the community initiatives associated with this prestigious tournament.