Russian tennis player Ekaterina Alexandrova reached the second round of the US Open.
In a three-hour match, the Russian defeated Canadian Leila Fernández – 7:6 (7:4), 5:7, 6:4. Alexandrova has an ace and 5 double faults. Fernandez committed 7 double faults with service from start to finish.
In the next round, Alexandrova will meet the winner of the duo Elsa Jacquemot (France) – Lesya Tsurenko (Ukraine).
Grand Slam tournament. US Open. New York, USA). Hard. Total prize pool – $65 million
Women. First round
Ekaterina Aleksandrova (Russia, 22) – Leila Fernandez (Canada) – 7:6 (7:4), 5:7, 6:4
Source : MatchTV

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