Ukraine's top tennis player Marta Kostiuk played her career debut match at the Olympic Games, defeating New Zealand's Lulu Sun in two sets. This was reported by UNN with reference to Suspilne Sport.
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Kostiuk, who is also expected to play in doubles in Paris, met for the first time with the current leader of the national rankings of New Zealand.
The Ukrainian defeated Lula Sun in two sets.
Thus, Kostiuk confidently reached the second round of the competition. There, the Ukrainian tennis player will meet the winner of the match between Frenchwoman Clara Burel and Czech representative Kateryna Siniakova. They will play on Sunday evening.
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