Podcast in English
Text size
Bulgarian National Radio © 2024 All Rights Reserved

Tennis: Viktoriya Tomova qualifies for second round of Chicago tournament

Viktoriya Tomova
Photo: bgtennis.bg

Bulgaria’s top female tennis player Viktoriya Tomova has qualified for the second round of the WTA Chicago Women's Open, with USD 115,000 in prize money.

Initially, Tomova was supposed to play versus Maryna Zanevska, Belgium but she withdrew from the tournament and the Bulgarian contestant played against Adesuwa Osabuohien, Nigeria. The match between Viktoriya Tomova and Adesuwa Osabuohien ended in 6-0, 6-0 and lasted just 52 minutes.

In the second round Tomova could play versus Alizé Cornet, France if she gets off to a successful start in Chicago. 



Последвайте ни и в Google News Showcase, за да научите най-важното от деня!
Listen to the daily news from Bulgaria presented in "Bulgaria Today" podcast, available in Spotify.

More from category

Bulgarian Weightlifting Federation declares bankruptcy

The Bulgarian Weightlifting Federation has filed documents for bankruptcy due to its heavy debts. Weightlifters Karlos Nasar and Bozhidar Andreev, who won a gold and a bronze medal at the Paris Olympics, have been without..

published on 10/4/24 3:33 PM

Football: After missing a penalty, Ludogorets earns point in away match vs. Viktoria Plzen

Ludogorets won its first point in the Europa League after drawing 0-0 in an away match versus Viktoria Plzen. The match was evenly balanced but the best chance of scoring was for the Bulgarian team which missed a penalty kick in the 52 nd minute...

published on 10/4/24 9:14 AM

Record high interest in the 41st edition of Sofia Marathon

More than 6,000 runners will take part in the 41st edition of Wizz Air Sofia Marathon, the organizers announced at a press conference nearly two weeks before the start. The longest 42-kilometer course this year will have a changed..

published on 10/1/24 1:07 PM