Sevastova Falls to Aleksandrova in US Open First Round
New York,NY – Anastasia Sevastova’s US Open campaign came to an end in the first round on Wednesday,falling to Yekaterina Aleksandrova in straight sets,4-6,1-6. The Latvian player, ranked #233, struggled to find her rhythm against the world number 12.
the match,played in warm conditions reaching 26 degrees Celsius,saw Sevastova facing an early break in the first set,falling behind 0-2. While she briefly battled back, earning two breaks of her own, Aleksandrova quickly regained control. Despite a late surge to 4-4, Sevastova couldn’t capitalize on break point opportunities, ultimately dropping the first set 4-6.
The second set proved even more challenging for Sevastova, who consistently lost ground on her serve, falling behind 1-3 and then 1-5 before ultimately conceding the set 1-6.
Key Stats:
aces: Sevastova (2) – Aleksandrova (1)
Double Faults: Sevastova (2) – Aleksandrova (1)
First Serve Percentage: Sevastova (63%) – Aleksandrova (71%)
Points Won on First Serve: Sevastova (55%) – Aleksandrova (69%)
Unforced Errors: Sevastova (23) – Aleksandrova (17)
Break Points Converted: Sevastova (2/4) - Aleksandrova (5/8)
Total Points Won: Sevastova (45) – Aleksandrova (66)
Sevastova entered the tournament utilizing a special ranking, afforded to players returning after maternity leave or prolonged injury. Despite the loss, she earns 10 ranking points and a $110,000 prize for reaching the first round.
This year’s US Open marks a meaningful milestone for Latvian tennis, with three players – Alona Ostapenko, Darya Semenistaya, and Anastasia Sevastova – all competing in the main draw. Ostapenko has already secured a victory, while Semenistaya lost in the first round but is still in contention.
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