The first racket of Ukraine Elina Svitolina confidently made it to the second round of the Open championship of France.
Only an hour and seven minutes lasted the opening match of Svitolina at Roland Garros – Kharkov at the expense of a neat game and timely activation without problems sorted out with the 97-th racket of the world Soranou Kirsty.
During the match, Svitolina netted five breaks and once lost a game on his serve. Elina made only eight unforced errors and was punched 20 times on the flight. Rival Ukrainian women played a more aggressive (21 vinners), but committed 27 errors.
In the second round Svitolina awaits former Australian Open Junior champion Taylor Townsend, who is in the WTA rankings 172-e a place. In Paris Townsend plays as the winner of the wild card.
Elina Svitolina (Ukraine, 18) – Sorana Cirstea (Romania) – 6:1, 6:3
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Elina Svitolina became the second Ukrainian woman, has overcome the starting barrier at the Open championship of France. On the eve of Kateryna Bondarenko sensationally defeated seventh racket of the world Roberta Vinci.
