Paris, May 29, 2024, The Europe Today: Kazakhstani tennis player Yulia Putintseva, ranked 39th in the world, made a powerful statement at Roland-Garros by storming into the second round with a sensational victory over American Sloane Stephens, ranked 35th. Putintseva dominated the match, winning 6-1, 6-2, as reported by Sports.kz.
In the next round, Putintseva will face former World No. 2, Spaniard Paula Badosa, who is currently ranked 139th. This will be their fourth head-to-head encounter. Badosa, who started the tournament with a dramatic comeback win against Katie Boulter, ranked 28th, overcame a set deficit to triumph 4-6, 7-5, 6-4.
Putintseva’s commanding performance against Stephens sets up an intriguing clash with Badosa, promising an exciting match as both players vie for a spot in the third round of the prestigious Grand Slam event in Paris.
