Marta Kostyuk (27) showcased an impressive performance, easily advancing to the second round of WTA 1000 in Rome. In her opening match, she defeated Filipino tennis player Aleksandra Eala (70).

The match lasted only 1 hour and 3 minutes, ending with a score of 6:0, 6:1 in favor of the Ukrainian.

The pivotal moment of the encounter was the first game, which lasted over ten minutes, with Kostyuk winning it on her fifth break point. After that, she played confidently and freely. It was surprising how Eala had reached the semifinals in Miami just a month ago.

The only game won by the Filipino player occurred at a score of 0:6, 0:4, marking her last success in the match.

Kostyuk has now won a set to love 11 times in the WTA tour, with this being the third instance this year. In all 11 matches where this occurred, the Ukrainian emerged victorious.

During the match, Marta served 2 aces, had no double faults, and made 6 breaks. Her opponent did not serve any aces, made 2 service errors, and had no break points.

Internazionali BNL d`Italia – WTA 1000

Rome, Italy, clay

Prize money:  $6,911,032

First round, May 7

Marta Kostyuk (Ukraine) – Aleksandra Eala (Philippines) 6:0, 6:1

The two players had never faced each other before. In the next round, Kostyuk will face Australian Daria Kasatkina (15), who recently changed her citizenship.

It is also worth noting that Elina Svitolina's opponent in the second round of the tournament in Rome has been determined. Ukraine's top player will meet Jessica Bouzas Maneiro (72, Spain).