Polish tennis players break losing streaks in Challenger tournament Katarzyna Kawa ended a dismal run of eight consecutive losses by advancing to the second round of the Challenger tournament in Antalya. The Polish player defeated Mayar Sherif, the fifth-seeded Egyptian competitor, in a three-set match that lasted nearly two hours. Kawa won the first and third sets, securing her first singles victory in a tournament since October 29. This win follows her earlier success in the Polish team's Billie Jean King Cup campaign and mixed doubles at the United Cup. She will now face Ipek Oz or Katarina Zawacka in the next round. Maja Chwalińska also progressed smoothly, overcoming Adelina Lachinova of Latvia in a two-set match lasting 2 hours and 27 minutes. The Polish player, seeded seventh, maintained composure despite playing on a clay court with a "wild card" entry. Chwalińska will next face Despina Papamichail in the second round. The tournament results for the singles draw include Kawa’s victory over Sherif (6-3, 1-6, 6-2) and Chwalińska’s win against Lachinova (6-1, 6-3). Both players now aim to reach the quarterfinals, marking a significant turnaround after earlier struggles.#antalya #katarzyna_kawa #maja_chwalinska #billie_jean_king_cup #challenger_tournament
