World No. 2 Aryna Sabalenka from Belarus easily defeated Czech Karolina Muchova in two sets in her first match at the WTA Masters in Riyadh.
Belarusian tennis player Aryna Sabalenka launched her campaign at the WTA Masters with a convincing victory over Karolina Muchova on Monday, November 4 in Riyadh. Ranked second in the world, Sabalenka won in two closely contested sets, 7-6 (7/2), 7-5, to secure her place in the next round.
The first set was particularly tight between the two players. Muchova, sitting at seventh place in the WTA rankings, held her own against her opponent throughout the entire set. It was ultimately in the tie-break that Sabalenka took control, winning 7 points to 2 with a significant margin.
The second set offered a more balanced scenario. Muchova managed to break Sabalenka's serve to lead 5-4 and serve for the set. However, the Belarusian immediately fought back, broke her opponent's serve, and pocketed the next two games, sealing her victory.
This solid performance allows Sabalenka to make a strong start in this tournament bringing together the best players of the season. The 2024 Australian Open champion intends to claim the final title to confirm her place among the elite of women's tennis.
Muchova, for her part, will need to bounce back in her next match at this WTA Masters, a competition that runs until November 9 in the Saudi capital.
The first set was particularly tight between the two players. Muchova, sitting at seventh place in the WTA rankings, held her own against her opponent throughout the entire set. It was ultimately in the tie-break that Sabalenka took control, winning 7 points to 2 with a significant margin.
The second set offered a more balanced scenario. Muchova managed to break Sabalenka's serve to lead 5-4 and serve for the set. However, the Belarusian immediately fought back, broke her opponent's serve, and pocketed the next two games, sealing her victory.
This solid performance allows Sabalenka to make a strong start in this tournament bringing together the best players of the season. The 2024 Australian Open champion intends to claim the final title to confirm her place among the elite of women's tennis.
Muchova, for her part, will need to bounce back in her next match at this WTA Masters, a competition that runs until November 9 in the Saudi capital.
Advertisement
Source: Ouest-France