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**Krejcikova Cruises to Second Round at Korea Open as Rain Disrupts Play**
**SEOUL, South Korea** – Barbora Krejcikova made quick work of qualifier Tatiana Prozorova at the Korea Open 2025 presented by Motiva on Tuesday, securing a 6-1, 6-2 victory in just 1 hour and 16 minutes before rain halted play across the tournament.
The two-time Grand Slam champion was the only player to complete her first-round match on a day plagued by weather delays. Krejcikova capitalized on a brief respite from the downpour, dominating Prozorova from the start. She will now face either Emma Raducanu or Jaqueline Cristian in the second round, pending the completion of their rain-delayed first-round match.
“The conditions were tough today, but I’m happy to have gotten the win,” said Krejcikova after her match. “Hopefully, the weather will cooperate so we can finish the tournament.”
Only two other players managed to get on court. Diana Shnaider, the No. 5 seed, was locked in a tight battle with qualifier Caty McNally, splitting sets 2-6, 6-2, before the rain forced them off the court.
The downpour postponed several other matches, including No. 6 seed and defending champion Beatriz Haddad Maia’s first-round match against wild card Back Dayeon, along with Suzan Lamens against Tatjana Maria, and Sorana Cirstea against lucky loser Anastasia Zakharova. Organizers are hoping for improved weather on Wednesday to allow the tournament schedule to get back on track.
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