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Sobhy outlasts Alves as Cincinnati’s top four advance
The American needed five games while Kennedy, Hany and Hutton completed the semifinal field.
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Amanda Sobhy overcame Melissa Alves in five games to reach the Cincinnati Gaynor Cup semifinals. The American won 11-4, 8-11, 11-7, 9-11, 11-3 after the French player twice recovered from a game behind to extend their quarterfinal to a decider.
Jasmine Hutton also recovered from an early deficit, beating Hollie Naughton 8-11, 11-6, 11-6, 11-4. Her victory earned a meeting with Sobhy, while the other semifinal paired top seed Georgina Kennedy with third seed Salma Hany.
Kennedy defeated Rachel Arnold in straight games, and Hany won 12-10, 11-6, 11-5 against Grace Gear. The results ensured all four leading seeds progressed at the Silver tournament in Cincinnati.
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