Simona Halep (23 WTA, 30 years old) defeated the American Alison Riske (53 WTA, 31 years old) in the first round of the WTA tournament in Dubai, with a score of 6-2, 6- 4 .
The Roland Garros and Wimbledon champion claimed victory after one hour and 12 minutes, and the American had no chance against Simona.
Simona Halep – Alison Riske 6-2, 6-4. Halep qualifies in the second round at WTA Dubai! Riske didn’t stand a chance
Simona Halep seemed invincible in the first set of the match and managed to break on her opponent’s second serve. After confirming the break, Simona won again on Riske’s serve. Our player preserved her double-break advantage and closed the first set at 6-2.
In the second set of the match, Riske was more aggressive, but Halep handled the situation well. Simona kept the advantage of the break made in the first game of the second set and closed the match at 6-2, 6-4.
In the second round of the tournament in Dubai, we could have a Romanian duel if Gabriela Ruse wins the match against Paula Badosa.
Simona Halep – Alison Riske 6-2, 6-4. Halep qualifies in the second round at WTA Dubai! Riske didn’t stand a chance
UPDATE 18:20: Simona Halep – Alison Riske 6-2, 6-4: GAME, SET, MATCH! Simona wins the point on her own serve and qualifies for the second round at WTA Dubai.
UPDATE 18:15 : Simona Halep – Alison Riske 6-2, 5-4: The American player’s reply comes immediately and wins the game to zero in front of Simona.
UPDATE 18:12 : Simona Halep – Alison Riske 6-2, 5-3: Simona Halep won the game to zero.
UPDATE 18:09 : Simona Halep – Alison Riske 6-2, 4-3: The American is close to Halep in the second set of the match.
UPDATE 18:05 : Simona Halep – Alison Riske 6-2, 4-2: Halep easily wins the point and takes a two-game lead in the second set.
UPDATE 18:01 : Simona Halep – Alison Riske 6-2, 3-2: Riske wins on her own serve.
UPDATE 17:58 : Simona Halep – Alison Riske 6-2, 3-1: Halep saves several break points and wins the serve with an ace.
