The match ended with a score of 6:3, 6:7 (4:7), 7:6 (7:5). The meeting lasted 3 hours 8 minutes.
Medvedev commented on the victory over Shevchenko at the start of the Dubai tournament
Rakhimova served eight times, made a service error 11 times and converted eight out of 14 break points. Her opponent served once, made a service error five times and converted seven out of 17 break points.
In the second round of the competition, Rakhimova will face Frenchwoman Diane Parry.
Source: Sport

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