# Guadalajara Open: Kudermetova Makes Second Round ## Kudermetova Cruises into Second Round in Guadalajara ### Russian star advances with dominant performance Veronika Kudermetova, the fifth seed at the Guadalajara Open, has advanced to the second round after a dominant performance in her opening match. The Russian star defeated American qualifier Emma Navarro in straight sets, 6-2, 6-0, in a match that lasted just over an hour. Kudermetova was in control from the start, breaking Navarro's serve in the opening game of the match. She continued to put pressure on her opponent's serve throughout the first set, breaking her again in the fourth and sixth games to take the set 6-2. The second set was even more one-sided, as Kudermetova cruised to a 6-0 victory. She broke Navarro's serve four times in the set, and never faced a break point herself. Kudermetova's victory sets up a second-round match with either Marie Bouzkova or Rebecca Marino. Bouzkova is the 12th seed in the tournament, while Marino is a qualifier. ## Kudermetova's Strong Start to the Season Kudermetova's victory in Guadalajara is her fifth of the season. She has also reached the semifinals of the Australian Open and the quarterfinals of the Indian Wells Masters. The Russian star is currently ranked 11th in the world, and she is one of the favorites to win the Guadalajara Open. She will be looking to continue her strong start to the season and claim her first WTA title of the year.
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