Evans Makes Light Work Of Her Opponent in Philadelphia

Tesni Evans got her US Open campaign off to a superb start as she beat Egypt’s Heba El Torky in Philadelphia.

The Cardiff-born ace took just 40 minutes to see off her opponent 11-6, 11-4, 17-15.

Evans, ranked 17 in the world, is seeded 15 for this tournament in the United States.

The 24-year-old, now based in Rhyl, will face No 2 seed Raneem El Welily in the second round.

Egypt’s ex-world No 1 was taken to a fifth game decider before seeing off Canadian qualifier Hollie Naughton in her first round match.

 

 

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