
Lucia Bronzetti defeated Ilary Pistola in the Round of 32 of the Palermo tournament on clay, winning 6-1, 6-4. Bronzetti and Pistola were even in aces and double faults, but Bronzetti won more points on her first serve and converted more break points. Bronzetti won five service breaks to Pistola's two.
“It's a positive period, I come from a good week – it wasn't easy because there's some tiredness, but I'm happy with how I managed the match. Now I'll have a day of rest and then we start again.”
“I always feel great here, I like coming back. I try not to put expectations on myself, I enjoy these days with my team and then on court I try to focus match by match.”
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No previous meetings on record.
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Pistola I.: 5 days rest · 1 match, 17 games (7d) · Bronzetti L.: 1 day rest · 5 matches, 93 games (7d). Higher means fresher. About
Each player's serve crossed against the other's return, converted to expected hold of serve. Recent completed matches, ATP, WTA & Challenger. About