Katarina Zavatska (267) has successfully advanced past the first round of the ITF W75 tournament taking place in Brescia, Italy.

After 3 hours and 12 minutes of intense play, the Ukrainian secured a victory over Chinese player Han Shi (232) with a score of 6:7(4), 6:4, 7:5.

In the decisive set, Zavatska was down 4:5 with a break against her, but she did not allow her opponent to serve for the match and ultimately won three games in a row.

Throughout the match, Katarina served 2 aces, recorded 2 double faults, and achieved 9 breaks. Her opponent had 2 aces, 10 service errors, and 7 breaks.

ITF W75, Brescia

Brescia, Italy, clay

Prize money: $60,000

First round, May 28

Katarina Zavatska (Ukraine) – Han Shi (China) 6:7(4), 6:4, 7:5

This was the second encounter between the players, and the Ukrainian won both matches this season, breaking a streak of four consecutive losses in ITF tournaments.

In the next round, Katarina will face the tournament's second seed, Maya Hvalinska (132, Poland).