Swiss women at the US Open Golubic before a rare backhand battle, Waltert before the premiere

SRF NewsState / PublicCenter12 hr. ago

At the US Open 2026, Swiss tennis players Viktorija Golubic and Simona Waltert both fell in the first round. Golubic lost to French player Diane Parry with scores of 5:7, 4:6, after struggling to maintain her focus and allowing multiple match points. Waltert, despite winning the first set against Argentina's Nadia Podoroska, was defeated in a dramatic third set that was interrupted by light rain. Both Swiss players faced challenges in their matches, marking the early exits of two representatives from Switzerland at the tournament.

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The article reports on two Swiss tennis players, Viktorija Golubic and Simona Waltert, participating in the US Open. Golubic, ranked WTA 55, faces Diane Parry, who recently won a title at the WTA tournament in Monterrey. Golubic notes that Parry is in good form and highlights the rarity of both players using a one-handed backhand. Golubic has participated in nine US Opens but has only advanced past the first round once. Waltert, ranked WTA 85, makes her debut at the US Open after qualifying directly into the main draw due to her world ranking, unlike previous years when she had to go through qualifying. She aims to achieve her first victory in a major tournament main draw.

Bias read (Center): The article provides a factual report on tennis players' participation in the US Open without taking a political stance. It focuses on their performance, rankings, and personal achievements, presenting information neutrally without apparent bias towards any political ideology.