Iryna Begu will meet in the second round of the WTA 500 tournament in Charleston (USA) with the American Sofia Kenin (142 WTA), who won against Oleksandr Sasnovich (49 WTA).

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Sofia Kenin, defeating Oleksandra Sasanovich at WTA Charleston

The former 2020 Australian Open winner defeated Sasanovic in three sets, 6-1, 6-7, 6-1, after two hours and 18 minutes of play.

The match started on Monday, was interrupted in the third set and ended on Tuesday.

Iryna Begu (37 WTA) advanced to the second round after defeating Hungarian Dalma Galfi 6-1, 7-5.

Charleston Open 2023 takes place from April 3 to 9 on outdoor clay and is part of the WTA 500 category. The total prize fund of the tournament is $780,637. The crowned champion is Belinda Bencic.