In an exhilarating triumph, Francesca Jones secured a stunning victory against Ukrainian Yulia Starodubtseva with a score of 7-5, 6-4 in the San Luis Potosi Open at the Club Deportivo Potosino on Tuesday. Ranked 270th, Jones has advanced to the second round and is scheduled to compete against the winner of the match between top-seed German player Tatjana Maria and Hungarian player Anna Bondar.
The San Luis Potosi WTA 125K Series witnessed a series of captivating first-round matches at the Club Deportivo Potosino, with players giving their all to secure a spot in the next round.
Following Francesca Jones’s victory, additional first-round results included Irina Bara vs. Elisabetta Cocciaretto, Linda Fruhvirtova vs. Maria Lourdes Carle, Sara Sorribes Tormo vs. Anca Alexia Todoni, Alize Cornet vs. Xiaodi You, Natalija Stevanovic vs. Lucrezia Stefanini, Jessica Hinojosa Gomez vs. Suzan Lamens, and Nuria Brancaccio vs. Julia Riera.
The tournament also showcased highly anticipated matches such as Tatjana Maria vs. Anna Bondar and Mccartney Kessler vs. Nadia Podoroska, captivating tennis enthusiasts with skillful plays and intense showdowns.
Noteworthy victories in the first round included Marina Stakusic (WC) prevailing over Rebecca Marino with a score of 6-2, 2-6, 6-0, Erika Andreeva (5) defeating Ana Sofia Sanchez (WC) with a score of 6-4, 6-7 (4), 6-2, Robin Montgomery securing a victory over Astra Sharma with a score of 6-3, 6-4, Hailey Baptiste (6) emerging victorious against Maria Fernanda Navarro Oliva (WC) with a score of 6-4, 6-1, Tamara Zidansek dominating over Jule Niemeier with a score of 6-4, 6-3, and Laura Pigossi triumphing over Dalila Jakupovic with a score of 7-5, 6-3.
The tournament has commenced with an exhilarating start, showcasing remarkable displays of skill and determination from the participating athletes. Jones’s performance has set the stage for an electrifying second round, as she eagerly awaits to face the winner of the Maria vs. Bondar match.
As the tournament progresses, tennis enthusiasts and fans alike eagerly anticipate witnessing more thrilling matches and outstanding performances from the talented athletes competing in the San Luis Potosi Open.