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Elina Svitolina defeated Liudmila Samsonova in three tight sets (6-2, 5-7, 6-2) at the Wuhan tournament. The Ukrainian player managed to turn the tide after losing the second set.
Elina Svitolina confirmed her good form by defeating Liudmila Samsonova at the Wuhan tournament. The Ukrainian, ranked world No. 6, managed to handle key moments to win in three sets (6-2, 5-7, 6-2). Samsonova, ranked world No. 43, put up fierce resistance, especially in the second set where she turned the match around after trailing 2-5.
From the start, Svitolina imposed her game, taking advantage of her opponent's errors to quickly build a lead. The first set ended with a clear 6-2 score, the Ukrainian dominating the exchanges. However, Samsonova reacted with determination in the second set, closing the gap and winning the tie-break 7-5 to level the match.
The third set proved decisive. Svitolina, mentally stronger, capitalized on Samsonova's weaknesses to close the match with a 6-2 score. This victory allows the Ukrainian to continue her journey at Wuhan with ambition.
The tennis was intense throughout the match, with long rallies and hard-fought points. Svitolina once again demonstrated why she remains a formidable opponent on the WTA Tour.
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