Pavlyuchenkova ready to thwart Pliskova title hopes

Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova can cause problems for Karolina PliskovaCredit: Getty Images

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Karolina Pliskova v Pavlyuchenkova
Karolina Pliskova may have hopes of capturing her first senior Grand Slam singles crown following her superb title triumph in Cincinnati last month, but the Czech has flattered to deceive on more than the odd occasion and Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova could lower her colours at Flushing Meadows today.

Pavlyuchenkova, who has made significant strides this season and reached the Wimbledon quarter-finals, nearly blew it in the second round of the US Open against Kristina Mladenovic.

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Adrian HumphriesRacing Post Sport

Published on 2 September 2016inThe Ashes

Last updated 19:08, 2 September 2016

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