Julia Starodubtseva Advances to the Second Round of Roland Garros 2025
Ukrainian tennis player Julia Starodubtseva has successfully advanced to the second round of Roland Garros 2025, defeating German player Tamara Korbach.
Starodubtseva entered the main draw as a lucky loser. Although she lost in the qualifying finals, she was given a second chance after Romanian Sorana Cirstea withdrew.
In her first match, she faced Korbach, who had successfully navigated through three rounds of qualifications. This was their second encounter: in 2024, Starodubtseva had won a three-set battle against the German.
How did the match between Starodubtseva and Korbach unfold?
- Starodubtseva lost the first set to Korbach with a score of 2:6, with the sixth game being crucial as the German player secured the first break of the match. Korbach then converted a set point on Starodubtseva's serve in the eighth game.
- In the first set, Starodubtseva made double the number of unforced errors compared to Korbach (16 to 8), and the German also had the edge in winners (8 to 5).
- However, the second set ended with a victory for the Ukrainian, 6:1. Starodubtseva achieved four breaks and converted a set point on her second attempt in the seventh game.
- Unlike the first set, Starodubtseva made fewer unforced errors in the second set compared to Korbach (13 to 19), and she dominated in winners, leading 12 to 3.
- Ultimately, Starodubtseva defeated Korbach, breaking her in the decisive tenth game for a final score of 6:4.
- The match between Korbach and Starodubtseva lasted 2 hours and 11 minutes. Despite her victory, the Ukrainian had a higher number of unforced errors (36 to 32), but also more winners (19 to 12).
WTA. Roland Garros 2025, First Round
Tamara Korbach (Germany, Q) — Julia Starodubtseva (Ukraine, LL) 1:2 (6:2, 1:6, 4:6)
What does Julia Starodubtseva's victory mean?
- It marks the first time in her career that she has reached the second round of Roland Garros. She made her debut at the French Open in 2024.
- She has matched her personal record at Grand Slams, having reached the second round at Wimbledon in 2024.
- Starodubtseva is the third Ukrainian player to overcome the opening round of Roland Garros 2025, alongside Elina Svitolina and Dayana Yastremska.
