Russian tennis player Maria Timofeeva, currently ranked World No. 259, was defeated by American Ann Li, ranked World No. 57, in their first-round match at the WTA tournament in Rabat.
Li secured the victory with a score of 6/7(6), 2/6.
The match duration was 1 hour and 32 minutes.
This result extends Ann Li`s lead in their head-to-head meetings, which now stands at 3-0 in favor of the American.
Match Statistics:
| Statistic | Timofeeva | Li |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 0 | 3 |
| Double Faults | 0 | 6 |
| Breaks | 4 | 6 |
| Total Points Won | 55 | 70 |
Maria Timofeeva entered the main draw of the tournament as a lucky loser.
In the second round, Ann Li is set to face the winner of the match between American Hailey Baptiste and Italian Camilla Rosatello.
