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It wasn’t easy, but Bianca Andreescu erased a one-set deficit before defeating Dalma Galfi 1-6, 6-4, 6-1 in the first round of the Charleston tournament on Tuesday.
The 25-year-old Ontarian, 140th player in the world, worked hard for two hours of play on American clay. At the same time, she increased her record to 2-1 against the Hungarian, 84th in the world.
Andreescu will face a strong opponent in the second round, the American Sofia Kenin, 16th seed.
Andreescu hit four aces during this duel, and she committed only one double fault. In comparison, her rival hit two aces and committed three double faults.
The 2019 US Open champion also converted 4 of her 15 break points. Galfi was limited to three breaks in eight occasions.
