Russian tennis player Anastasia Potapova showcased her skills on the clay courts of Roland-Garros in Paris on Thursday as she defeated Swiss player Viktorija Golubic in straight sets, 6-2, 6-2, to advance to the third round of the prestigious tournament.
Potapova, currently ranked No. 41, displayed a dominant performance against Golubic, who is ranked No. 76. The Russian player will now await the winner of the match between Chinese Xinyu Wang and Bulgarian Viktoriya Tomova in the next round.
In the previous round, Potapova secured a convincing victory over Kamilla Rakhimova with a scoreline of 6-2, 6-3. On the other hand, Golubic caused an upset by defeating the No. 24 seed Barbora Krejcikova in the previous round with a score of 7-6 (3), 6-4.
The Roland-Garros tournament has seen several exciting matches in the second round, with players like Victoria Azarenka, Bianca Andreescu, and Madison Keys also competing for a spot in the next round. The competition is heating up as the players battle it out on the clay courts for a chance to claim the Grand Slam title.
As the tournament progresses, tennis fans around the world eagerly anticipate more thrilling matches and upsets on the iconic courts of Roland-Garros. Stay tuned for more updates and results from one of the most prestigious events in the tennis calendar.