The first racket of Ukraine Elina Svitolina continues to struggle in singles at the Olympic games in Rio de Janeiro.
In the second round of the Olympics Svitolina opposed 66-I racket of the world of Britain’s Heather Watson, who won both head to heads at some of us.
The first set did not give serious reasons for concern – Svitolina constantly conducted in the account and showed character at the end of the party, having played a triple break-point.
An unfortunate failure has had a positive impact on Watson’s British for a few minutes won four games in a row. While Svitolina managed to make a back break, no doubt did not arise – players waiting for the deciding set.
Two previous face-to-face match Watson won it in three games. This time Svitolina did not allow repetition of the situation – Elina with the score 1:1 played double break-point, then made the break, led 5:2 and successfully ended the meeting.
For the quarter-finals of the Olympic games Elina Svitolina will face the winner of the match between the first racket of the world Serena Williams and Frenchwoman Alize cornet.
Heather Watson (Britain) – Elina Svitolina (Ukraine, 15) – 3:6, 6:1, 3:6