Sevastova Loses First Set at US Open – Tennis News
- In the first round of the tournament, former world number 11, Anastasia Sevastova (#233), faced off against world number 12, Yekaterina Aleksandrova.
- Sevastova struggled with her serve throughout the match,facing consistent pressure from Aleksandrova.
- The first set began with Sevastova promptly dropping her serve, falling behind 0-2.
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Anastasia Sevastova Defeated by Yekaterina Aleksandrova in First Round
Match Overview
In the first round of the tournament, former world number 11, Anastasia Sevastova (#233), faced off against world number 12, Yekaterina Aleksandrova. Aleksandrova ultimately defeated Sevastova in straight sets, 6-4, 6-1. The match took place under warm conditions, with a temperature of 26 degrees Celsius.
Sevastova struggled with her serve throughout the match,facing consistent pressure from Aleksandrova. While showing flashes of brilliance with strong returns, she was unable to convert break point opportunities and maintain momentum.
Detailed Match Recap
The first set began with Sevastova promptly dropping her serve, falling behind 0-2. She briefly regained composure, earning two breaks with aggressive play, but Aleksandrova quickly responded. Sevastova faced further difficulties holding serve, falling behind 2-4. A late break from Sevastova brought the score to 4-4, but she was unable to capitalize on two break points in the ninth game. Aleksandrova ultimately closed out the first set 6-4.
The second set proved even more challenging for Sevastova. She lost all service games, falling behind 1-3 and then 1-5. Aleksandrova continued to apply pressure, securing the set 6-1 and the match.
Game Statistics
| Statistic | Sevastova | Alexandrova |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 2 | 1 |
| Double Faults | 2 | 1 |
| First Serve Percentage | 63% | 71% |
| Second Serve Percentage | 50% | 55% |
| Service Points Won | 55% | 68% |
| Return Points Won | 30% | 35% |
| Total Points Won | 55 | 75 |
player Profiles
Anastasia Sevastova
Anastasia Sevastova is a Latvian professional tennis player. She achieved a career-high ranking of world No. 19 in October 2018. Known for her varied game style and tactical acumen,Sevastova has reached the quarterfinals of the US Open and the australian open. she has won four WTA singles titles throughout her career.
Yekaterina Aleksandrova
Yekaterina Aleksandrova is a Russian professional tennis player.She has a career-high ranking of world No. 16, achieved in February 2020.Aleksandrova is a powerful player with a strong serve and aggressive groundstrokes. She has won one WTA singles title and has reached the fourth round of a Grand Slam tournament.