Russian tennis players Ekaterina Alexandrova and Yana Sizikova made it to the second round of the WTA tournament in St. Petersburg.
The Russians defeated the German pair Vivian Heizen/Julia Lohoff (6:1, 6:3).
The next rivals of the Russian duo will be the winners of the match Elixan Leshemia/Sabrina Santamaria (France/USA) vs. Natela Dzalamidze/Alexandra Panova (Russia).
Saint-Petersburg, Russia)
WTA Tournament Petersburg Ladies Trophy
Prize pool $703,580
Indoor courts, hard
Doubles
First round
Ekaterina Alexandrova / Yana Sizikova (Russia) – Vivian Heizen / Julia Lohoff (Germany) – 6:1, 6:3