Meanwhile, women's No.1 Victoria Azarenka claimed her sixth title this season when she beat German Julia Goerges in straight sets in Linz.

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Second seed Julia Gorges of Germany also advanced, again in three sets, as she saw off Garbine Muguruza of Spain 7-5 5-7 6-2.

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