Seven Ukrainian women will compete in the main draw of the WTA 1000 in Cincinnati
A total of seven Ukrainian tennis players will compete in the main draw of the WTA 1000 tournament in Cincinnati. The competition in the U.S. will take place from August 13 to 23, with a prize pool exceeding $7.4 million.
All 32 seeded players, including Elina Svitolina and Marta Kostyuk, will receive a first-round bye, according to Ukrinform.
Draw results for Ukrainian players in the singles bracket of the WTA 1000 tournament in the U.S.
Elina Svitolina (Ukraine, 8) - BYE
Tereza Valentová (Czech Republic) – qualifier
Marta Kostyuk (Ukraine, 10) – BYE
Sofia Kenin (USA, WC) - qualifier
Daria Snigur (Ukraine) vs. Yulia Starodubtseva (Ukraine)
Madison Keys (USA, 20) - BYE
Oleksandra Oliynikova (Ukraine) vs. Elvina Kalieva (USA, WC)
Mirra Andreeva (“neutral,” 5) – BYE
Angelina Kalinina (Ukraine) vs. Daria Vidmanova (Czech Republic, WC)
Emma Navarro (USA, 25) - BYE
Dayana Yastremska (Ukraine) vs. Tatjana Maria (Germany)
Diana Schneider (“neutral,” 14) – BYE
First-round matches are scheduled for August 13–14, and the second round will take place on August 15–16.
Source: BTU
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