Iryna Begu (43 WTA) failed to advance to the second round of the US Open, after she suffered a decisive defeat by Germany’s Tamara Korpatsch (75 WTA), score 6-3, 6-2.

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Iryna Begu, defeated by Tamara Korpatch at the US Open

Despite being ranked 32 places lower than the Romanian in the world rankings, Tamara Korpac got off to a great start and raced to a 5-0 lead.

Begu attempted a comeback, but after winning three games in a row, the German took the set.

And the second set was up to Tamara, who also missed two match points. Iryna Begu was unrecognizable and managed to win only two games.

The game lasted an hour and 25 minutes.

For the 28-year-old German, reaching the second round is the best in her career at Grand Slam tournaments.

Know:

  • For entering the main draw, Iryna Begu secured 10 points in the world ranking and a check for $81,500.
  • In the second round, Tamara Korpatch will meet the winner of the match Ludmila Samsonova (15 WTA) and Claire Liu (69 WTA).
  • On Tuesday, Ana Bohdan, Gabriela Ruse and Patricia Sieg will play in the first round of the US Open.

US Open 2023 will be held from August 28 to September 10, and the most important matches from Flushing Meadows will be on HotNews.ro every day. Titled champions – Carlos Alcaraz and Iga Svyatek.