On June 22, Ukrainian tennis player Angelina Kalinina, who is ranked 47th in the WTA ranking, will begin her performances in the qualification of the prestigious WTA 500 grass tournament in Eastbourne, Great Britain. Her opponent in the first round of selection will be British Sarah Beth Gray, who is ranked 358th in the WTA ranking.
The first step to a great victory
The match between Kalinina and Gray will take place in the second start after the meeting between Lynette and Wang, the approximate start is at 15:30 Kyiv time. This will be the second meeting of tennis players: Kalinin won the first game, which gives her a certain psychological advantage.
Statistics and historical context
Angelina Kalinina already has the experience of defeating her opponent, which can become an important factor in the upcoming match. Sarah Beth Gray, despite the lower position in the rating, has every chance to surprise her fans.
"We prepare for every match as for the final. Every meeting is an opportunity to show the best tennis," Kalinin said on the eve of the match.
Next stage: possible rivals
The winner of this meeting will take the court against Lauren Davis (#286 WTA) or Laura Siegemund (#71 WTA). This will be another important challenge for the Ukrainian tennis player on her way to the main draw of the tournament.
Results and forecasts
The match between Kalinina and Gray promises to be an exciting confrontation. For the Ukrainian tennis player, this is a chance to consolidate her position in the ranking and demonstrate a high level of play on grass. Follow all the highlights of the match in Live mode in Telegram Sport.ua.
Editor: Emilia Morozova
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