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Top 5 Photos 4/19: Sakkari dismisses Petko in Stuttgart

Who will leave more than a ball mark on red clay this week? Action continues at several European tournaments, which includes renowned gems in Stuttgart and Barcelona.

Here are Monday's Top 5 photos. (All by Getty Images)

1

Maria Sakkari

Playing for the first time since reaching the Miami Open semifinals, Sakkari posted a 6-2, 6-2 victory over wild card Andrea Petkovic, and now awaits the winner of Petra Kvitova and Jennifer Brady.

STUTTGART, GERMANY - APRIL 19: Maria Sakkari (R) of Greece celebrates winning match point and touching racquets with Andrea during the match on day 3 of the Porsche Tennis Grand Prix between Maria Sakkari of Greece and Andrea Petkovic of Germany at Porsche Arena on April 19, 2021 in Stuttgart, Germany. (Photo by Alex Grimm/Getty Images)
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2

Kei Nishikori

Two-time Barcelona champion Nishikori denied Guido Pella, 4-6, 7-6 (4), 6-2, after the Argentine served for the match at 6-5 in the second set.

BARCELONA, SPAIN - APRIL 19: Kei Nishikori of Japan looks on during his match against Guido Pella of Argentina during Barcelona Open Banc Sabadell 2021 on April 19, 2021 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images)
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3

Alternative Fans

After being forced to cancel in 2020 due to COVID-19, Stuttgart organizers ensured its 2021 event would go on, albeit behind closed doors.

STUTTGART, GERMANY - APRIL 19: A general view of the fans photos being placed in stadium chairs prior to the match on day 3 of the Porsche Tennis Grand Prix between Belinda Bencic of Switzerland and Nastasja Schunk of Germany at Porsche Arena on April 19, 2021 in Stuttgart, Germany. (Photo by Alex Grimm/Getty Images)
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4

Rafa's House

A look at the main stadium court in Barcelona, otherwise known as Pista Rafa Nadal—who seeks a record-extending 12th event trophy this week.

TOPSHOT - A spectator wearing a football jersey of Argentina's forward Lionel Messi attends the ATP Barcelona Open tennis tournament singles match between Japan's Kei Nishikori and Argentina's Guido Pella at the Real Club de Tenis in Barcelona on April 19, 2021. (Photo by LLUIS GENE / AFP) (Photo by LLUIS GENE/AFP via Getty Images)
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5

Belinda Bencic

While the Swiss crashed into the net, she didn't fall at her first Stuttgart hurdle in easing past 17-year-old Nastasja Schunk, 6-4, 6-2.

STUTTGART, GERMANY - APRIL 19: Belinda Bencic of Switzerland falls into the net on day 3 of the Porsche Tennis Grand Prix match between Belinda Bencic of Switzerland and Nastasja Schunk of Germany at Porsche Arena on April 19, 2021 in Stuttgart, Germany. (Photo by Alex Grimm/Getty Images)
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