Miami Open: Ekaterina Alexandrova registers another shocking win

Ekaterina Alexandrova upset fifth seed Jessica Pegula 3-6 6-4 6-4 on Wednesday to make her way to the Miami Open semi-finals for the first time.

Alexandrova’s win came at the back of her victory over world number one Iga Swiatek.

Alexandrova got over the line after two-hour contest in humid conditions in South Florida.

"This one was incredible," Alexandrova said.

"It was so difficult to play this match to the end and win. It's the biggest achievement for me on this court and semi-final is a great bonus."

Alexandrova got into her groove after a slow start, losing the first set, and finished the match with 40 winners.

The 14th seed from Russia will lock horns with American Danielle Collins, who is looking to clinch the title in her farewell season, who defeated French 23rd seed Caroline Garcia 6-3 6-2.

"I think it's going to be difficult," Alexandrova said of facing Collins for the first time.

"There's no easy match here and the further you go, the tougher the matches. I'm hoping it will be a good one."

Collins, who said in January that she would bring the curtain down on professional tennis at the end of this season, won 90% of her first serve points against Garcia. She also didn’t face a break point and bagged three of her eight break-point opportunities.

"She has had an incredible run and incredible couple of months," Collins said of Alexandrova.

"It's been great to see how her game has evolved over the years, and the way that she's been playing has been really exciting."

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