Mandlik will knock off Palicova to reach Austin semifinals

Elizabeth Mandlik will advance past Barbora Palicova in the W50 Austin quarter-final and reach the semifinals. The American, ranked WTA #224, will lean on recent form after beating Martina Capurro Taborda 6-2, 4-6, 6-4 on October 21 and Mayu Crossley 6-4, 6-4 on October 20 to carry momentum into th…