ATX Open in Austin, Texas:
Top seed Anhelina Kalinina of Ukraine showcased her dominance in the first round, securing a straightforward 6-3, 6-2 victory over Czech opponent Sara Bejlek. Kalinina, never trailing in the match, won 14 of 16 first-service points, setting a strong tone for her campaign in the ATX Open.
Second-seeded American Sloane Stephens also delivered an impressive performance, defeating Tereza Martincova of the Czech Republic with a commanding score of 6-4, 6-0. However, the tournament saw an upset as No. 7 seed Peyton Stearns fell to Slovakian Anna Karolina Schmiedlova in a closely contested match, ending 2-6, 6-4, 5-7.
Other American players, including Katie Volynets, Taylor Townsend, and Sachia Vickery, secured victories in the first round, adding to the excitement of the tournament.
San Diego Open:
In the San Diego Open, No. 5 seed Dayana Yastremska of Ukraine faced a tough challenge from Caroline Dolehide of the U.S. Yastremska eventually secured a 6-4, 5-7, 6-1 victory, converting seven of eight break points. The win sets up a second-round clash with either Caroline Wozniacki or Anna Blinkova.
Seventh-seeded Donna Vekic of Croatia had a convincing 7-5, 6-2 win over American Katherine Hui, while No. 8 seed Leylah Fernandez of Canada had to retire during her match, sending German Tatjana Maria to the next round. Australian Taylah Preston and Czech Katerina Siniakova also emerged victorious in their first-round matches.
As the tournaments progress, tennis enthusiasts can look forward to more thrilling matchups and potential upsets on the courts of the ATX Open and San Diego Open.
