It was a tough day for the top seeds in the second round of the Dubai (United Arab Emirates) Duty Free Championships as top-seed Elina Svitolina of Ukraine was upset and second-seeded Karolina Pliskova of the Czech Republic needed three sets to advance.
Reuters: Ukraine’s top seed Svitolina falls in Dubai opener
Ukraine's Elina Svitolina reacts after a point against Jessica Pegula of the US during their women's singles match on day eight of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on Feb. 15, 2021.
