Magdalena Fręch has advanced to the second round of the WTA tournament in Wuhan after a solid performance against Japan’s Mai Hontama. The Polish player, ranked 27th in the world, won in straight sets, 6-0, 6-4. Fręch dominated the first set, breaking Hontama’s serve three times and taking the set without dropping a game.
The second set proved more challenging, as Hontama broke Fręch’s serve early and maintained a lead. However, Fręch fought back, leveling the score at 4-4 before taking control of the match. She finished strongly, breaking her opponent once more to secure the victory.
With this win, Fręch advances to the second round, where she will face a tougher opponent, the 8th-ranked American Emma Navarro. The match is scheduled for October 8 and is expected to be a significant test for the Polish player.
Fręch’s strong start in Wuhan has given her momentum, but the upcoming match against Navarro will determine how far she can go in the tournament.
🇵🇱 MAGDALENA FRĘCH W DRUGIEJ RUNDZIE! Polka wróciła w drugim secie ze stanu 2:4 i pokonała Mai Hontamę 6:0, 6:4. O awans do kolejnej fazy zagra z Emmą Navarro.
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Magdalena Fręch – Mai Hontama 2-0 (6-0, 6-4)