Day 1 in Hamburg with Bondar, Kalinina & more | WTA Match Highlight.

Yeah, that's more like it. No drop shot on that break point from Kalanina. Thumps that forehand away. Oh, it's a class point to finish. Went the scenic route but got there in the end, Annalena Kalanina. And then 5-2 up, peg back. She had to dig in. 41 in the world. Oh, that's exquisite. Terrific handskills. Yeah, it's just a great combination of shots. Terrific front foot tennis from Kalanina. Oh, gets it done in fine style. That's a gutsy win for Annalena Kalanina. It was made to work very hard. It comes through in two very tight sets. Despite the serving issues in the final game, finds a way to get over the line. She was given a fright in set one, having been up 5-2, peg back to 5-4. And a very competitive match goes the way of the Ukrainian. It's the second seed who moves through to round two. 7-5, 6-4 in an hour and 59 minutes. Oh, digs that one out just. And it's just enough to sneak it over Stusik's head. It's like since going 2-1 down, Stusik has upped the intensity. Oh, didn't need to play it. What an effort that is. Oh, bend it like Oh, it's great length for Yulia Stusik. It is a first WTA Tour win for Yulia Stusik. And she's done it in her homeland. A gutsy win. I think that makes it that much more impressive against a player who's reached the semi-finals of the French Open. A little look of relief. Great to see the smile. All the work that she's put in. That's good. Immediate response. Oh, that's just too good. I went to it again, but this time again, just absolutely. Well, she had to be patient. Oh, she's made it. Well, Anna Bondar just absolutely loves playing tennis in Hamburg. She made the final 12 months ago. She won the title in 2024 when it was a 1-2-5 event. And she is rocking and rolling once again in 2026. Into round two she goes. Two really hard-fought sets there. Got a little nervy coming down the stretch, but she is eventually able to close it out.