SUNRISE, Fla. – Natalia Siedliska wrapped day one of The City of Sunrise Pro Tennis Classic in Sunrise, Fla., on Sunday taking down the No. 2 seed, Elyne Boeykens of Belguim, 3-6, 6-4, 6-4.
Boeykens is currently ranked 357 in the Women's Tennis Association, while Siedliska, the underdog, was ranked 728 heading into the match. This marks Siedliska's first full match win over a Top-400 opponent. She previously earned a win over No. 392 Nadia Prodoroska on a retirement win.
In the next round, Siedliska will face Karolina Stuchla of the Czech Republic, who is WTA ranked 727.
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