The first Ukrainian overcame the starting round US Open
KIEV. August 20. UNN. On the tournament “Grand slam” — the Open championship of the USA on tennis, a spokeswoman for Ukraine’s Katharina Zavacka held the first meeting, reports UNN.
A native of the city of Rivne was the first Ukrainian players overcame the starting round in the Open championship of the USA. She defeated Julia Glushko— 5:7, 6:3, 6:2.
For our compatriots, this is the first victory in the Open championship of the USA in his career. Last year, a young Ukrainian woman lost at the start of qualifying.
Note, next opponent is 19-year-old tennis player who is seeded under 20-m number, will be German Anna-Lena Friedsam (231 in the world).
Add that the prize Fund of the tournament amounts to 26.47 million USD.