Fourth-seeded Wang Xinyu of China secured her first win of the season by defeating Canada's Rebecca Marino 6-4, 5-7, 7-5 in a thrilling first-round match at the Singapore Open on Tuesday.
Marino, ranked 102nd in the Women's Tennis Association (WTA), started strong, breaking Wang's first service game and taking an early 2-0 lead in the first set. Wang quickly adapted, breaking back to level the score at 3-3. Demonstrating resilience and strategic play, Wang clinched three of the next four games to take the first set 6-4.
The second set saw a fierce contest, with Marino edging out Wang 7-5 to level the match. Determined to advance, Wang intensified her service game in the deciding set. The players traded games, reaching a tie at 5-5. In a pivotal moment, Marino's failed drop shot in the 11th game gave Wang a crucial break. Wang capitalized on this advantage, delivering a flawless final game, including an ace, to seal her victory.
\"I'm happy to start the season with such a hard-fought win,\" Wang said after the match. \"Rebecca is a strong opponent, and this match will boost my confidence moving forward.\"
Wang Xinyu will face Australia's Maya Joint in the second round.
In other matches, China's Wang Xiyu was ousted by Russia's Maria Timofeeva, who won 6-3, 7-6(3). Timofeeva, a lucky loser in the qualifiers, will next compete against Ann Li of the United States.
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Wang Xinyu advances to second round at Singapore Tennis Open
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