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Tsvetana Pironkova makes it to 1/8 finals in New York

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Bulgaria’s Tsvetana Pironkova has made it to the 1/8 finals in New York for the second time.

After her comeback to tennis, at the US Open, Pironkova took the lead in the match versus Donna Vekić, Croatia by 6-4, 6-1. So far, Tsvetana Pironkova has had three wins from her previous three matches versus 24-year old Vekić without losing a set.

Pironkova’s next match is versus Alizé Cornet, France. 



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