The first racket of Ukraine Elina Svitolina successfully launched at a major tournament in the capital of China.
In the opening round of the tournament WTA Premier with a prize Fund of $5,424,394 Svitolina met with the 114-th racket of the world Tatiana Maria. The German was leading 2:0 in personal meetings, but her last victory over Svitolina took place in 2012 when Elina started his career in professional tennis.
Four years later, Svitolina without any problems confirmed the superiority over the opponent. In just 66 minutes defeated Elina Svitolina and defended last year’s result in Beijing.
On account Svitolina five breaks and one lost game on his serve. Ukrainian made on his serve and only one break point, but she almost every game at the reception claimed the break.
In the second round of the China Open, Elina Svitolina awaits the owner of one of the strongest serves in women’s tennis Sabine Lisicki. A German, a few years ago were on the outskirts of the top 10 of the WTA rankings, is now located on the 105-th line.
Elina Svitolina (Ukraine, 16) – Tatjana Maria (Germany) – 6:2, 6:2
