Magdalena Fręch defeats Polina Kudermetova 6-4, 6-4 at Australian Open; next faces Anna Blinkova.
First round done!✔️🔥😍 So happy to be back!🤗🇦🇺🦘🐨❤️ @AustralianOpen #nextround
— Magdalena Frech (@MFrech97) January 13, 2025
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Polish tennis player Magdalena Fręch has secured her spot in the second round of the Australian Open by defeating Russia’s Polina Kudermetova with a score of 6-4, 6-4. This victory marks a significant achievement for Fręch, who had been seeking to regain her winning form after a series of five consecutive losses since October 2024.
Match Highlights
The match began with a series of service breaks, with neither player able to hold serve in the initial seven games. Fręch managed to break this pattern by holding her serve to lead 5-3 in the first set, eventually closing it out at 6-4. In the second set, she secured an early break and maintained her advantage, again winning 6-4. Fręch’s consistent play was evident, as she recorded 16 winners against 12 unforced errors, while Kudermetova’s more aggressive approach resulted in 29 winners but was overshadowed by 36 unforced errors.
Upcoming Challenge
In the next round, Fręch is set to face another Russian player, Anna Blinkova.The two have a history of five previous encounters, with Blinkova leading their head-to-head 4-1. Their most recent match took place in May 2022.Fręch will aim to leverage her current momentum to overcome this challenging opponent and advance further in the tournament.