Marta Kostyuk (27) confidently advanced to the second round of the WTA 1000 tournament in Rome by decisively defeating Filipina tennis player Alexandra Eala (70).

The match lasted just 1 hour and 3 minutes, concluding with a score of 6:0, 6:1 in favor of the Ukrainian.

The first game of the match was pivotal, lasting over ten minutes, with Kostyuk winning it on her fifth break point. After that, Marta played with confidence and composure. It raised questions about how Eala reached the semifinals of the Miami tournament just a month ago.

The only game won by the Filipina came when the score was 0:6, 0:4, which turned out to be her last success in the match.

It's worth noting that Kostyuk has now won 11 sets without losing a game in the WTA tour, including 3 this year. In all 11 matches where this occurred, the Ukrainian emerged victorious.

During the match, Marta served 2 aces, made no double faults, and achieved 6 breaks. Her opponent did not score any aces, made 2 service errors, and had no break points.

Internazionali BNL d'Italia – WTA 1000

Rome, Italy, clay

Prize fund: $6,911,032

First round, May 7

Marta Kostyuk (Ukraine) – Alexandra Eala (Philippines) 6:0, 6:1

The two opponents had never faced each other before. In the next round, Kostyuk will play against Australian Daria Kasatkina (15), who recently changed her nationality.

Additionally, it’s important to mention that Elina Svitolina's opponent for the second round in Rome has been determined. The top-ranked Ukrainian will meet Jessica Bouzas Maneiro (72, Spain).