Magdalena Frech vs. Ashlyn Krueger | 2024 Rome Round 1 | WTA Match Highlights

Kruger just seems to be struggling slightly in these early stages with that first serve. Again, a decent point from Freck who looks to be already into a good rhythm. Comfortable out there already on court number four. Oh, superb stuff from Kruger, really held her nerve. Kruger again, that forehand is just so impressive and so effective and she recovers well. It's when they have something to lose that they start to panic a bit, you sense. But that is something that comes with experience. Kruger once again returns into the net. Freck wraps up the opening set but my goodness, she's made to work hard. Magdalena Freck takes the opening set in a tie break. Absolutely made light work of that. Oh and once again, superb ball placement from Magdalena Freck. She converts the break at the first time of asking. Oh, nicely done indeed. Kruger confident up at the net. That was absolutely relentless from Ashlyn Kruger. You sensed that Freck was getting tired. Very well played indeed. Oh, what a point that was. What an incredible exchange. Very well defended indeed. Kruger's return once again finds the net and Magdalena Freck wraps it up into. Magdalena Freck beats Ashlyn Kruger in two sets to seal her place in the second round and awaiting her there will be another American. This time it will be third seed Coco Goff.