Success in doubles for Rus and Hogenkamp

Arantxa Rus and Richel Hogenkamp have, following their performances in the singles tournament, also reached the second round in the doubles event. The Dutch pair was too strong for the American Jessica Moore and Varatchaya Wongtenchai from Thailand with 6-3 4-6 10-8.

Rus and Hogenkamp will meet Kiki Bertens and Demi Schuurs in the quarter finals. The second seed couple defeated the American duo Madison Brengle and Asia Muhammad earlier this week in straight sets: 6-4 6-3.