Updated On: 12 November, 2021 07:47 AM IST | Guadalajara (Mexico) | AFP
Czech third seed Pliskova has now won nine of 11 career meetings with Muguruza, the latest putting her atop her round-robin’s group standings alongside Estonian Anett Kontaveit, who beat second-seeded Czech Barbora Krejcikova 6-3, 6-4.

Karolina Pliskova of Czech Republic plays a forehand in her singles match against Garbiñe Muguruza of Spain during Day 1 of 2021 Akron WTA Finals Guadalajara at Centro Panamericano de Tenis. Pic/AFP
Karolina Pliskova continued her dominance of Garbine Muguruza Wednesday, opening her WTA Finals campaign with a battling 4-6, 6-2, 7-6 (8/6) victory over the Spaniard.
Czech third seed Pliskova has now won nine of 11 career meetings with Muguruza, the latest putting her atop her round-robin’s group standings alongside Estonian Anett Kontaveit, who beat second-seeded Czech Barbora Krejcikova 6-3, 6-4.