Ningbo: Polina Kudermetova leads Mananchaya Sawangkaew 6-3, 3-3 after first set

Polina Kudermetova (Uzbekistan, WTA No.102) and Mananchaya Sawangkaew (Thailand, WTA No.83) clash this Saturday 17 October at Ningbo under the morning heat. At 07:00 Paris time, the match swings in favor of the Uzbek player, who takes the first set 6-3. Kudermetova imposes her aggressive style from the outset, capitalizing on her opponent’s errors to control the set. Sawangkaew, struggling to find solutions, struggles against the power of the world No.102.

A tight second set favoring Kudermetova

The second set begins at a different pace. Sawangkaew, determined to fight back, improves her shot quality. Despite increased resistance, she fails to break Kudermetova’s serve, who leads 3-3 after a series of tense games. Both players engage in long rallies, but Kudermetova maintains the edge with better consistency.

The Thai player fights back

Aware of the gap, Mananchaya Sawangkaew intensifies her game to try to turn the tide. Her topspin shots find more depth, pushing Kudermetova back. However, the world No.102 responds with precise passing shots, keeping the pressure on. The match remains open, and every point now counts in reversing the outcome.

Tennis at Ningbo delivers an intense spectacle between two determined players.

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