Ukraine's number one tennis player Elina Svitolina successfully started at the WTA 1000 tournament in Doha, Qatar. In the second round match, she confidently defeated compatriot Dayana Yastremska and advanced to the third round of the competition. As reported by Champion.
Svitolina in Doha: result of the Ukrainian derby
The match between the two Ukrainians ended in favor of Svitolina, who is currently ranked ninth in the world. The victory allowed her to continue her participation in the prestigious tournament in Qatar and maintain her status as the favorite.
Svitolina's next opponent at the WTA 1000 tournament
In the third round, Elina Svitolina will play against Anna Kalinskaya, who competes as a neutral athlete. In the second round, Kalinskaya defeated American Emma Navarro in three sets.
Previously, Svitolina and Kalinskaya met three times on the court, and in all matches, the Ukrainian tennis player emerged victorious.
Key facts from the second round match:
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Tournament: Qatar TotalEnergies Open (WTA 1000)
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Location: Doha, Qatar
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Surface: hard
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Match score Kalinskaya – Navarro: 7:5, 2:6, 6:2.
It is also worth noting the successful start of another Ukrainian, Angelina Kalinina, who began her participation in the WTA 125 series tournament in Oeiras, Portugal, with a victory in the first round.
Recall that in January, Elina Svitolina made it to the semifinals of the Australian Open for the first time in her career.