Ukrainian Tennis Sisters Kichenok Shine at WTA 500 Berlin Tournament
Ukrainian tennis players Lyudmyla and Nadiia Kichenok have made a strong start at the WTA 500 tournament in Berlin, emerging victorious in their opening match. The sisters showcased their skills, defeating the duo of Ulrikke Eikeri and Ingrid Neil with a score of 7-6 (3), 6-4 in a match that lasted 1 hour and 41 minutes.
During the tightly contested battle, the Kichenok sisters demonstrated their powerful serves, hitting three aces while capitalizing on three out of six break points. However, they also encountered difficulty with their service games, committing three double faults. Their opponents, the Norwegian-Estonian pair, put up a commendable fight, matching the Kichenoks in aces with three of their own, converting two break points, and also recording three double faults.
The Kichenoks’ victory marks a promising start to the tournament, and with their talent and determination, they aim to continue progressing through the draw. As the competition unfolds, all eyes will be on these Ukrainian athletes, who are seeking to make their mark on the WTA circuit.