The 20-year-old has racked up 15 consecutive wins and is managing her energy well as she goes.
It's yet another bad break for Dominic Thiem, whose comeback is only just beginning - and now is being delayed again.
The Aussie was frustrated by Bernardes' decision to dock him a point during the first-set tiebreak.
The Spaniard is rocketing in the direction of the top of tennis.
The German says the Aussie is headed for a much higher ranking
The World No.6 is can't seem to stay healthy.
The former World No.3 has soldiered on with a heavy heart through back pain.
