Ukrainian tennis star Oleksandra Oleinikova has secured her place in the Round of 16 at the ITF W35 clay tournament in Santa Margherita di Pula, Italy, with a commanding performance against local wildcard Aurora Corvi.
The 24-year-old Ukrainian, currently ranked 259th in the WTA standings and seeded third in the tournament, delivered a masterclass on the Italian clay, conceding just a single game throughout the entire contest. Oleinikova swept through the first set with a perfect 6-0 scoreline before maintaining her dominance in the second set, closing out the match 6-1.
The one-sided affair lasted just 47 minutes, highlighting the Ukrainian's efficiency and control on court. This marked the first-ever meeting between the two competitors, with Oleinikova making a definitive statement.
Matches like this demonstrate why clay specialists often dominate on certain surfaces. According to Statbet, surface specialization can increase a player's winning probability by up to 20% in tennis tournaments.
Looking ahead to the Round of 16, Oleinikova will face another Italian challenge in Noemi Maines, who currently holds the 1035th position in the WTA rankings. Based on their respective rankings and Oleinikova's current form, the Ukrainian will enter as the clear favorite to advance further in the tournament.
