Tamara Korpatsch clearly missed out on reaching the third round of a Grand Slam tournament for the first time. First big surprises for women.
The 28-year-old from Hamburg lost on Wednesday (January 17, 2024). Australian Open in Melbourne against number nine seeded Czech Barbora Krejcikova 2:6, 2:6 and was eliminated in the second round.
After the game started around three hours late due to rain, Korpatsch had physical problems early in the game. The world number 80 had to have his back treated when the score was 1:2 in the first set and had himself massaged again and again during the game.
Despite the medical help, Korpatsch never found her rhythm. Krejcikova dominated the game and took the first set after 41 minutes. The Czech also got two quick breaks in the second round. After 1:25 hours the game was over and Korpatsch was eliminated.
16 year old Andreeva surprised
The 16-year-old Russian Mirra Andrejewa caused the first big surprise. Andrejewa won against Ons Jabeur from Tunisia 6-0, 6-2 and celebrated her first win against an opponent from the top ten.
The Russian, who reached the junior final last year, only needed 54 minutes to achieve her success. “I played incredible tennis in the first set, I didn’t expect that from myself“said Andreeva after her impressive performance.
Another prominent player, Caroline Wozniacki, failed. The 2018 Melbourne winner surprisingly lost to the 20-year-old Russian qualifier Maria Timofeeva 6:1, 4:6, 1:6.