Justina Mikulskyte made a successful debut at the Nordea Open, defeating Kajsa Rinaldo Persson in straight sets (2-0) and securing her spot in the tournament’s second round. The match featured numerous lost service games from both players, as well as many impressive rallies that delivered a passionate and engaging spectacle for the audience.

The first set was marked by consecutive breaks and the players’ inability to hold their serve. However, the Lithuanian player managed to step up at a crucial moment—when the score was 5-4—and successfully served for the set, winning it 6-4.

The second set also began with two breaks, making the match quite unpredictable. Despite taking an early 2-1 lead, Rinaldo Persson failed to hold her serve at the start of the fifth game, falling behind 3-2. The Swedish player made an impressive comeback to tie the score at 3-3, recovering from 0-40 down on Mikulskyte’s serve. However, the Lithuanian secured a decisive break and then held her serve to reach 5-3, just one game away from victory. The match concluded in fitting fashion—with another break from Mikulskyte—sealing the set at 6-3 and earning her a place in the next round.

In the second round, Mikulskyte will face the winner of the match between Burillo and Cocciaretto.