Samsonova, Kasatkina, Putintseva Advance in Adelaide

At the Adelaide Open, Russian players Liudmila Samsonova, Daria Kasatkina, and Kazakh Yulia Putintseva advanced to the second round with notable victories. Samsonova defeated Marie Bouzkova with a comeback score of 1-6, 6-4, 6-1, while Kasatkina, ranked No. 9, dominated Olivia Gadecki 6-2, 6-3, showcasing her aggressive playstyle. Putintseva triumphed over Donna Vekic, who is struggling with three consecutive defeats this season, winning 6-2, 6-3. Kasatkina will next face wildcard Emerson Jones, and Putintseva awaits the winner of the match between Danielle Collins and Ons Jabeur. The tournament serves as a precursor to the Australian Open, which begins this Sunday. Additionally, Leylah Fernandez was eliminated by Ekaterina Alexandrova in another first-round match.