Elena Baltacha defeats Julia Goerges in Texas Open
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Baltacha showed impressive resolve in a match lasting two-and-a-half hours
British number one Elena Baltacha battled to a 2-6 7-5 7-6 (7-2) victory over third seed Julia Goerges in the second round of the Texas Open.
With the temperature climbing above 40C, world number 61 Baltacha fought back from a set and a break down to beat the German, ranked 20th.
"Julia plays a very, very fast ball, and I knew I'd have to go for a little bit more than I usually do," she said.
Baltacha, 28, will play Aravane Rezai or Sorana Cirstea in round three.
and her run of form comes just ahead of the US Open, which starts on Monday.
"It's incredibly hot here and I must admit that it's very, very hard to play in," she said.
"I think New York is going to seem freezing after this but that's what it's all about - making sure I go into the US Open ready for anything."