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Olympics-2016. Tennis: Svitolina broke in the third round

ОИ-2016. Теннис: Свитолина прорвалась в третий раундThe 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

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