Katarina Zavatska (267) successfully advanced through the first round of the ITF W75 tournament taking place in Brescia, Italy.

The Ukrainian player overcame Chinese opponent Han Shi (232) in a match lasting 3 hours and 12 minutes, with a score of 6:7(4), 6:4, 7:5.

Zavatska was trailing in the final set at 4:5 with a break, but she did not allow her opponent to serve for the match and ultimately won 3 consecutive games.

During the match, Katarina served 2 aces, made 2 double faults, and achieved 9 breaks. Her opponent registered 2 aces, 10 service errors, and 7 breaks.

ITF W75, Brescia

Brescia, Italy, clay

Prize money: $60,000

First round, May 28

Katarina Zavatska (Ukraine) – Han Shi (China) 6:7(4), 6:4, 7:5

This was the second encounter between the players, and the Ukrainian won both matches this season in three sets. Zavatska ended a streak of four consecutive losses at ITF tournaments.

In the next round, Katarina will face the tournament's second seed, Maja Chwalinska (132, Poland).