Russian player Daria Kasatkina, ranked No. 12 in the world, successfully began her campaign at the Mutua Madrid Open, defeating American tennis player Alycia Parks (world No. 53) in the second round. Kasatkina secured the victory in straight sets with a score of 6/2, 7/5.
The match lasted for 1 hour and 31 minutes. This win marks Kasatkina`s second victory in as many meetings against Parks, extending her head-to-head record lead to 2-0.
Key match statistics:
| Statistic | Kasatkina | Parks |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 1 | 2 |
| Double Faults | 2 | 8 |
| Break Points Won | 5 | 2 |
| Total Points Won | 73 | 53 |
In the third round of the WTA 1000 tournament in Madrid, Daria Kasatkina is set to face the winner of the match between fellow Russian Ekaterina Alexandrova and Serbian player Olga Danilovic.
Gilbert Pendleton