Starodubtseva was defeated at the start of the base of five hundred in Washington

“Julia in two sets gave way to the fifth sown Magdalen Franch in the 1/16 tournament finals”, – WRITE: Sport.ua

Ukrainian tennis player Julia Starodubtseva (WTA 74) completed the performances at the WTA 500 Hardovo tournament in Washington, USA.

In the 1/16 finals the Ukrainian in two sets was defeated by the fifth zinc Magdalene Franch (WTA 24) from Poland in 1 hour and 33 minutes.

WTA 500 Washington. Hard, qualification

Yulia Starodubtseva (Ukraine) [Q] – Magdalen French (Poland) [5] – 2: 6, 4: 6

It was a second meeting of rivals. In 2023, Julia gave way to Magdalen in the selection to the San Diego tournament.

Starodubtsev in Washington started with a qualification, where she passed Rebecca Marino and Alan Smith.

In the second circle of five hundred in the US capital, Franch will fight against the winner of confrontation Vinus Williams – Petton Sterns.

Ukraine in Washington will continue to represent Martha Kostyuk. On July 22, the Ukrainian will play against Emma Radukan in the first round match.