Oksana Kalashnikova Georgian tennis player celebrated first victory at the tournament which is underway in the capital of Belarus, Minsk (prize money 25 000).
Kalashnikova ranked NO.5 played against Catarjina Piter and beat her 7:6 (14:12), 6:2. Her next rival is Ekaterina Zehalevich of Belarus, who beat Spanish Costas-Moreiras 7:6 (7:3), 6:1.
It is noteworthy that Kalashnikova will compete in couple tournament with Zehalevich in 1/8 final.
Georgian top seed Anna Tatishvili will compete against American Medison Kays who is invited with “wild card” at the tournament which is underway in the city of Arizona, Phoenix (prize money 75 000). Last year Anna Tatishvili competed in the semi final of this tournament and has to protect her 50 points of rating.
If Anna overcomes first obstacle, she will play against Canadian Rebecca Marino (6 rank) or Croatian Aila Tomlyanovich.
Tatishvili and American Ostrelo will compete against host duet – Fusano and Harkins in the couple tournament.
