Two victories in two days for Caroline Garcia. After her victory the day before against the Czech Linda Fruhvirtova (6-3, 6-2), the Lyonnaise defeated local Peyton Stearns (native of Cincinnati) in Cleveland. Success in straight sets also 7-6(7/4), 6-4. In the quarterfinals, the No. 1 seed will face China’s Lin Zhu.
In Ohio, Garcia is regaining confidence after a four-game losing streak that ended Monday after beating Fruhvirtova. The French had not signed two victories in a row since Wimbledon.