Korpatsch recovers from 0-6 opener to beat Joint in Cincinnati

Tamara Korpatsch turned around a disastrous start in the Cincinnati first round, losing the opening set 0-6 before edging out Maya Joint 6-3, 6-4 to reach the second round. The German's serve never truly settled — just 58.7% of first deliveries landed, seven double faults followed, and she won only 40.9% of first-serve points and 41.9% behind the second. Joint was steadier in the box at 68.5% with a single ace and two double faults, yet won only 49.2% of first-serve points and 39.3% of second-serve points, too little to close out the match. The comeback earned Korpatsch a place in the next round.