Russian tennis player Veronika Kudermetova, ranked 52nd globally, began her Charleston WTA 500 tournament campaign with an impressive victory. She defeated American Maria Mateas, who holds the 230th position in the rankings, in straight sets 6-0, 6-2 in the first round.
This first-time encounter between the two players lasted for 1 hour and 19 minutes.
Match Stats:
| Kudermetova | Mateas | |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 4 | 0 |
| Double Faults | 0 | 4 |
| Break Points | 6 | 1 |
| Total Points Won | 65 | 36 |
In the next round of the Charleston tournament, Veronika Kudermetova is set to face 23-year-old American Amanda Anisimova, currently ranked 16th in the world.
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