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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Karolina Pliskova criticises ‘unfair’ WTA Wimbledon ranking points withdrawal

Karolina Pliskova in action against Tessah Andrianjafitrimo in her first-round match at Roland Garros
Karolina Pliskova in action against Tessah Andrianjafitrimo in her first-round match at Roland Garros. Photograph: Robert Prange/Getty Images

Karolina Pliskova continued her search for her top form following surgery to her right hand as she recovered from a set down to defeat French wildcard Tessah Andrianjafitrimo 2-6, 6-3, 6-1 and reach the second round of the French Open.

Afterwards, Pliskova expressed her disapproval at the WTA’s decision to withdraw their ranking points from Wimbledon. Pliskova was last year’s runner-up at Wimbledon, losing to Ash Barty. “I think it’s super tough and unfair and [a] bad decision, that’s what I think,” Pliskova said.

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