Akgul Amanmuradova surprises Tamira Paszek

Anvar Umarov · 23:12, 30.08.2011 · Updated 06:11 · 1788 views

Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.uz) -- Uzbekistan number one Akgul Amanmuradova recorded surprise in the first round of the US Open, last Grand Slam of the season.

World number 118 Amanmuradova sensationally defeated world number 37 Tamira Paszek of Austria in straight sets – 6/4 and 6/2.

The match lasted 1 hour and 24 minutes. During the match, Akgul Amanmuradova recorded two aces and claimed five serves of the opponent. Tamira Paszek recorded no ace and won two serves of Amanmuradova.

In the second round, Akgul Amanmuradova will face the winner of pair Daniela Hantuchova of Slovakia (21st seeded) and Pauline Parmentier of France.

Anvar Umarov

Anvar Umarov is the founder and editor-in-chief of UzDaily, a leading business and news publication covering Uzbekistan and Central Asia. With over 20 years of experience in journalism, he has also worked as a PR manager for both state and private organizations, bringing a broad perspective on media, communications, and public affairs to his editorial leadership.