Back after her semi-final loss in Osaka, Diane Parry faced American Emina Bektas in the first round of the Guangzhou 250 tournament.
Two days after her defeat at the gates of the final in Osaka, Diane Parry was back on the court. For the continuation of the Asian tour, the French player from Nice was up against the American Emina Bektas (31 years old, ranked 138th in the world). A player she knows well since they had already faced each other at the beginning of the season in Auckland (victory in two sets). Entering the draws as a Lucky Loser, the German-born player is not having the easiest 2024 in terms of results.
A great opportunity for Diane Parry, who is in great shape. The newly-minted top 50 player started her match somewhat timidly. Aggressive on the return of second serve, Emina Bektas caught the Frenchwoman off guard. But the player from the French Riviera tightened her game, obliged to focus on her first serve. And it paid off. She quickly implemented her variation play. Pressured by the power of her forehand, the American eventually conceded the break quickly. Solid for the rest of the set, Diane Parry swiftly concluded the first set (6-3).
Diane Parry gets the job done
The second set continued in the same manner. The player from the French Alps showcased her power. She secured another break with a superb down-the-line forehand attack that left Emina Bektas standing still. The points came quickly as the American struggled to find a solution against a very inspired Diane Parry early in the day. The match concluded a few minutes later with another break. Final score (6-3/6-2) in 1h15.
A swift match that once again demonstrates the good form of the French player. In the next round, she will face Serbian Olga Danilovic. An opponent of a different caliber who is also experiencing a series of good results. The match is scheduled for tomorrow night.
