Darya Snigur knocked out one of the favorites of the tournament.
The main sensation of the first round of the US Open Championship was the victory Ukrainian tennis player Daria Snigur.
The 20-year-old Ukrainian met with the former world number one from Romania Simona Halep, who currently ranks seventh in the WTA ranking.
Snigur unexpectedly won with with a score of 6:2, 0:6, 6:4. The match lasted 1 hour 42 minutes. It is worth noting that this was Daria's debut in the main draw of WTA tournaments and the first meeting with an opponent from the top 20 of the world ranking.
After the match, the tennis player did not hold back her emotions and dedicated this success to Ukraine and her family:< /p>
“I'm very happy! I don't think there are any more comments because it's just not possible for me right now. I want to thank Simone for this great match, it's a great experience for me.
Thanks to all the fans , who was watching our match. I think it helped that I had already been on this court when I played a charity match for Ukraine. It really helped a bit, but I was still very, very, very nervous. I tried to do my best.< /p>
Of course, this is a match for Ukraine, for my family, for everyone who cheered for me. Thanks to everyone! Glory to Ukraine!”.
Video review of the match< /p>
Take it in, Daria Snigur!
What a moment 😍 pic.twitter.com/Of6TV1MDjt
– US Open Tennis (@usopen ) August 29, 2022. >Read also: Ukrainian tennis player Dolgopolov showed how he undergoes military training
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