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 | Elitsa Kostova started with a victory in the qualification of US Open23-08-2011 |
The second rocket Bulgaria Elitsa Kostova started with victory in the women's qualifiers last year for a Grand Slam tournament - the U.S. Open.
In his debut tournament victories Kostova representative of the host Julia Boserap 6:3, 6:4 for 87 minutes.
21-year-old Bulgarian who is number 157 in the world, easily won the first set and led the second 5-1. Just when served for match-ball, Kostov conceded a decline in his game and allowed her opponent to reduce the liability of 4:5. However, Kostova won the match with a break and the second round of qualifying.
With his victory today it secured 5,625 dollars and 40 ranking points. The next opponent of the Bulgarian is number 25 in the scheme Silvia Soler-Espinosa (Spain).
23-year-old Spaniard is 142 in the world, is 169 centimeters high and weighs 61 kg. During his career, no titles, but revenue in prize money amounting to 216,415 dollars.