2023-08-01 05:03:29
The Swiss tennis player Belinda Bencic beat the Russian Anastasia Potapova 6-5, retirement following 54 minutes of play in the first round of the WTA 500 in Washington. In this way, the No. 15 in the world will face either Sloane Stephens or Lauren Davis in the second round.
Belinda Bencic is going through a great moment, conquering the titles in Adelaide and Abu Dhabi, and reaching the final in Charleston. The Swiss, who knew how to touch the No. 4 in the world in 2017, wants to return to the Top Ten and always becomes very dangerous for anyone. She recently reached the fourth round of Wimbledon, where she managed to check Iga Swiatek, but she said goodbye to the third Grand Slam of the season. In Washington she was faced with Anastasia Potapova. The 22-year-old Russian is living a huge present, getting a WTA title in Linz, semifinals in Stuttgart and Birmingham, and quarterfinals in Lyon and Miami Open. She undoubtedly has a lot of potential to show, and she knows that this year is key to showing the best of herself.
Bencic manages to advance in the debut
Belinda Bencic and Anastasia Potapova They met in the first round of the WTA de Washington.
The first three games of the match were very even, with both taking advantage from service, showing authority and also warming up for what will be the match. In the third game, the Russian escaped from a break point with precise shots, and deep right hands to add to the score. For her part, the Swiss was slightly better in development at the moment, but it was still difficult for her to transfer it to the numbers.
After this beginning in which the two did not give ground, Belinda accelerated her return and conquered the break. However, with a lot of effort Anastasia managed to recover. In between, she received medical attention for some discomfort. After this, the Helvetian played powerful once more, and once morest an opponent who showed physical shortcomings she broke in two moments once morest one to place 6-5. There, Potapova decided to retire, and Bencic advanced to the next round.
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