World No. 52 Russian player Veronika Kudermetova defeated American Maria Mateas, ranked 230th, with a score of 6-0, 6-2 in the first round of the WTA 500 tournament in Charleston.
The match lasted 1 hour and 19 minutes. It was the first career meeting between the two players.
Match Statistics:
| Kudermetova | Mateas | |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 4 | 0 |
| Double Faults | 0 | 4 |
| Breaks | 6 | 1 |
| Total Points Won | 65 | 36 |
Veronika Kudermetova`s next opponent in Charleston will be 23-year-old American Amanda Anisimova, the world No. 16.

