Kimberly Birrell defeats Petra Marčinko at US Open

US Open Petra Marčinko Kimberly Birrell WTA tennis

Australian Kimberly Birrell defeated Croatia's Petra Marčinko in the first round of the US Open with a score of 3-6, 7-6(4), 6-3. The match spanned two days after rain interrupted play on Sunday while Marčinko held a 6-3 lead in the first set and was tied 3-3 in the second set tie-break.

Marčinko, the 20-year-old ranked 77th in the WTA, missed a match point at 6-5 in the second set before Birrell, ranked 71st, secured the victory.

In other news from the tournament, Croatian player Donna Vekić advanced after defeating Talia Gibson 6-2, 4-6, 6-3. Antonija Ružić is set to face American Ann Li in her first-round match.

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Antonija Ružić · Donna Vekić · Kimberly Birrell · Petra Marčinko · US Open

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[● 3 SOURCES] Kimberly Birrell defeated Petra Marčinko at the US Open. prigorski.hr · sport.hrt.hr · www.telegram.hr
[● 3 SOURCES] Petra Marčinko is 20 years old. prigorski.hr · sport.hrt.hr · www.telegram.hr
[● 3 SOURCES] The match score was 3-6, 7-6(4), 6-3 in favor of Birrell. prigorski.hr · sport.hrt.hr · www.telegram.hr
[● 3 SOURCES] Donna Vekić won her opening match against Talia Gibson. prigorski.hr · sport.hrt.hr · www.telegram.hr
[● 3 SOURCES] Kimberly Birrell is ranked 71st in the world. prigorski.hr · sport.hrt.hr · www.telegram.hr
[● 3 SOURCES] Antonija Ružić is scheduled to play Ann Li in the first round. prigorski.hr · sport.hrt.hr · www.telegram.hr
[● 3 SOURCES] Rain interrupted the match on Sunday while Marčinko led 6-3 and was tied 3-3 in the second set tie-break. prigorski.hr · sport.hrt.hr · www.telegram.hr
[● 3 SOURCES] Petra Marčinko is ranked 77th on the WTA rankings. prigorski.hr · sport.hrt.hr · www.telegram.hr