Qualifying’s #7 seed Bethanie Mattek-Sands continued what’s been a good week in the Persian Gulf with a 6-3, 6-4 victory over Kristýna Plíšková on Saturday. Mattek-Sands is now the lone American left in the qualifying draw after Varvara Lepchenko was upset 6-4, 6-3 by Maryna Zanevska, Abigail Spears (a long shot alternate who doesn’t play singles often) was beaten 2-6, 6-0, 6-2 by Annika Beck.

Mattek-Sands is now two wins away from joining Serena Williams, Sloane Stephens, and Venus Williams in the main draw.

Qualifying Draws

This is the route for each American to the main draw if the higher rankings win. Green means the American on the left would be the higher ranked player, red means they would be lower ranked. Bold on an athlete indicates that match has been completed. Click to expand.

The path to the main draw did get easier for Mattek-Sands as the Lepchenko loss means if she can get by Mona Barthel then Petra Martic would be the highest ranked player she would meet in the final round of qualifying.

Sunday Schedule

All times ET

• Approx: 3:30 AM – Bethanie Mattek-Sands vs. Mona Barthel on Court 2 – Barthel leads all-time series 1-0