Ukrainian tennis player Alexandra Oliynikova (No. 68 WTA) successfully completed the first round of the WTA 1000 tournament, which takes place in Rome. In her first match of the main draw of the competition, the Ukrainian met with Croatian Petra Marcinko (No. 69 WTA) and won in two sets with a score of 6:1, 6:3. The match lasted 1 hour 14 minutes. Oliynikova did not serve any aces, made two double faults and converted seven of nine break points. This victory was the first for the Ukrainian tennis player at a WTA 1000 level tournament. WTA 1000, Rome, Italy First round Alexandra Oliynikova (Ukraine) - Petra Marcinko (Croatia) 6:1, 6:3 In the second round Oliynikova will play with Clara Tauson (No. 18 WTA) from Denmark. Let us remind you that earlier Marta Kostyuk became the champion of the tournament in Madrid. Video of Kostyuk’s winning game in Madrid News on Telegram and WhatsApp. Subscribe to our channels https://t. me/korrespondentnet and WhatsApp   Author: 1.