Maria Sharapova has returned the defeat at the US Open to Anastasija Sevastova: The 30-year-old won the first round of the WTA Premier Mandatory in Beijing after more than three hours of play with 7:6 (3), 5:7 and 7:6 (7).
Sevastova had finished the run of Sharapova in Flushing Meadows after the Russian had won three matches before – all in Arthur Ashe Stadium, the first match against Simona Halep, who had taken second place.End of the line for Anastasija Sevastova
The Latvian player had good chances in Beijing, was leading twice with a break in the first set, took second place with a 7:5 lead in the second set – and made up a 2:5 deficit in the first set – defended two match points at 4:5.And at 6:5 in the tiebreak, he had the chance to win the match for himself.After 3:08 hours, the five-time Major Winner scored her fourth match point.
Sharapova also dictated with her serve, hitting eleven aces – but also scored ten double mistakes.
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On Halep, against whom Maria Sharapova has never lost, the former world number one could also meet in Beijing, in round three.However, the Romanian had already had serious problems with Alison Riske from the USA in round one.
In her second match, Maria Sharapova will now face the winner of her countrywoman’s match against Jennifer Brady from the USA.Angelique Kerber had already won her opening match against Naomi Osaka from Japan in two sets.
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