Russian tennis player Ekaterina Yashina, ranked World No. 459, was defeated by Taiwan`s Joanna Garland, World No. 175, in the opening round of the Libéma Open qualifying event in `s-Hertogenbosch. Garland secured the victory with a straight-sets score of 6-3, 6-2.
The match was completed in 1 hour and 9 minutes. This encounter marked the first professional meeting between Yashina and Garland.
Match Statistics:
| Statistic | Yashina | Garland |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 3 | 2 |
| Double Faults | 1 | 0 |
| Breaks Won | 1 | 4 |
| Total Points Won | 37 | 56 |
Joanna Garland will now proceed to the final round of qualifying at the Dutch tournament, where she is set to compete against Belarusian player Aliaksandra Sasnovich.
