Zavatska Beats Maristany to Reach Quarterfinals of ITF W75 Tournament in Bulgaria

Ukrainian Tennis Star Dominates in Straight Sets

Ukrainian tennis player Daria Zavatska showcased her impressive form on Wednesday, defeating Italian qualifier Federica Maristany in straight sets to advance to the quarterfinals of the ITF W75 tournament in Varna, Bulgaria.

Zavatska, who is currently ranked 193rd in the world, controlled the match from the outset, breaking Maristany's serve twice in the opening set to take it 6-3. The second set followed a similar pattern, with Zavatska breaking Maristany's serve once again to secure a 6-4 victory.

Zavatska's Impressive Season Continues

This victory marks another impressive performance for Zavatska, who has been in excellent form throughout the 2023 season. In January, she reached the semifinals of the ITF W60 tournament in Antalya, Turkey, and followed that up with a quarterfinal appearance at the ITF W25 tournament in Trnava, Slovakia.

Zavatska's success in Bulgaria is a testament to her hard work and dedication, and she will be hoping to continue her strong run of form in the quarterfinals.

Maristany's Respectable Performance

Despite the defeat, Maristany can take heart from her performance in Varna. The Italian qualifier played with determination and grit, and she pushed Zavatska to the limit in both sets.

Maristany's run to the second round of the tournament is a positive sign for the future, and she will be looking to build on this performance in her next tournament.

Quarterfinal Matchup

Zavatska will face a tough challenge in the quarterfinals, as she is set to take on the tournament's third seed, Ekaterina Reyngold of Russia. Reyngold is a former top-100 player, and she will be looking to use her experience to overcome Zavatska.

The quarterfinal match is scheduled to take place on Thursday, and it promises to be an exciting encounter between two talented players.