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Andrea Petkovic with a surprise in Melbourne
Andrea Petkovic started the new tennis year with a surprising victory.
by SID
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Jan 04, 2022, 11:25 am
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In the first round of the WTA tournament in Melbourne, the 34-year-old from Darmstadt defeated the Russian Liudmila Samsonova, who was fifth, 6: 3, 7: 6 (7: 3).
In the round of 16 of the preparatory tournament for the Australian Open (from January 17), Petkovic will face Zhang Shuai from China or the French Clara Burel.