BBC Sport · Feb 28, 2023
Heather Watson beats Danka Kovinic in first round in Texas
Watson is 145 in the women's rankingsHeather Watson won her first-round match at the WTA tournament in Austin, Texas as she beat Danka Kovinic 7-6 (7-2) 6-4.
Watson failed to take two set points on her rival's serve in the 12th game but won the tie-break to take the opener.
She then kept Kovinic at arm's length in the second set and took her second match point when serving for victory.