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Lilli Tagger meets US legend in Guangzhou
Despite her opponent's big name, Lilli Tagger is considered the favorite in the first-round clash in China.
Lilli Tagger and Sinja Kraus know their opponents for the WTA 250 tournament in Guangzhou (China).
The 18-year-old from East Tyrol faces an absolute legend in tennis: The ÖTV player, seeded number four, will take on Venus Williams.
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The seven-time Grand Slam winner is in the main draw thanks to a wildcard – the now 46-year-old is ranked 599th in the WTA rankings.
The task will be more difficult for the second Austrian: Sinja Kraus (WTA number 76) has been drawn against Hungarian Panna Udvardy, who is ranked 83rd in the world.