NEWS
Kraus comfortably clears first qualifying hurdle in Osaka
The 24-year-old prevails against a local favorite.
Sinja Kraus has reached the final qualifying round of the WTA 250 tournament in Osaka!
The 24-year-old comfortably defeated Japan's Momoko Kobori (WTA-389.) with a score of 6:1, 3:6, 6:2.
Only in the second set, after a 2-0 lead, did Kraus experience a weak phase, during which she was broken a total of four times, ultimately leading to Kobori winning the set.
In the decisive third set, the Austrian player regained control of the match and converted her second match point for the victory.
In the final qualifying round, she will face the winner of the match between Mei Yamaguchi (JPN/WTA-257.) and Sofia Kenin (USA/WTA-125.).
