Age:24
Country:Czech Republic
Residence: Louny, Czech Republic
Turned Pro:2009
2016 Earnings:$3,293,105
Top-seeded Garbine Muguruza advanced with a comfortable 6-3, 6-3 win over Anastasija Sevastova.
The Czech finally made it to the second week of a major, and did so in a big way.
The Czech's next goal? Qualifying for the WTA Finals in Singapore.
Angelique Kerber and Stan Wawrinka weren't the only ones who turned heads in Flushing Meadows.
In danger of falling behind 4-3 to Pliskova in the third set, Kerber hit a brilliant shot that turned the match around.
