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Shinikova qualified for the quarterfinals in Istanbul3-11-2011 |
Champion of Bulgaria Izabella Shinikova qualified for the quarterfinals of tennis tournament on hard courts in Istanbul with a prize fund 25 000 dollars. Shinikova qualifier crashed in the second round "lucky loser" from qualifying Sofia Kvatsabaya of Georgia 6-1, 6-1. So 20-year-old Bulgarian 15tochki work for the WTA rankings and 686 dollars for a spot in the semifinals will face fifth-seeded Marta Sirotkina from Russia.