She claimed a tense three-set victory in Hamburg, marking her first appearance as the tournament\u2019s top seed and a new career high.<\/p>\n
Ukrainian tennis player Oleksandra Oliynykova made her first appearance on the courts of a prestigious tournament as the undisputed No. 1 seed.<\/p>\n
In the opening 1\/16-final match of the WTA 250 tournament in Hamburg, the Ukrainian top seed overcame the resistance of the home player Nastassya Shunk.<\/p>\n
Oleksandra Oliynykova (Ukraine) \u2013 Nastassya Shunk (Germany) \u2013 2:1 (6:2, 3:6, 7:5).<\/p>\n
Before the tournament Oleksandra set a personal best in the WTA world rankings \u2013 for the first time rising to No. 45. Shunk is currently No. 418 in the world rankings.<\/p>\n
Second Round in Hamburg<\/p>\n
In the second round of the tournament Oliynykova will face the world No. 153, Spanish player Leire Romero Hormas, who in the opener defeated Slovenian Veronika Erjavec.<\/p>\n
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