Tuesday at the 2015 Prudential Hong Kong Tennis Open was all about the big names as the tournament’s marquee players made their start into the tournament.
For Angelique Kerber & Venus Williams, the first round proved to be much more than a routine affair as both players ended up having to fight through a tough three-setter to keep their Hong Kong campaign from being over before it really started.
HONG KONG, CHINA - OCTOBER 13 : Jelena Jankovic in action at the 2015 Prudential Hong Kong Tennis Open WTA International tennis tournament 
HONG KONG, CHINA - OCTOBER 13 : Jelena Jankovic in action at the 2015 Prudential Hong Kong Tennis Open WTA International tennis tournament 
HONG KONG, CHINA - OCTOBER 13 : Ana Bogdan in action at the 2015 Prudential Hong Kong Tennis Open WTA International tennis tournament 
HONG KONG, CHINA - OCTOBER 13 : Jelena Jankovic in action at the 2015 Prudential Hong Kong Tennis Open WTA International tennis tournament 
HONG KONG, CHINA - OCTOBER 13 : Ana Bogdan in action at the 2015 Prudential Hong Kong Tennis Open WTA International tennis tournament 
HONG KONG, CHINA - OCTOBER 13 : Jelena Jankovic in action at the 2015 Prudential Hong Kong Tennis Open WTA International tennis tournament
Venus was facing lucky loser Yuliya Beygelzimer who made her way into the draw after Australia’s Casey Dellacqua had to retire in a last-minute affair due to a concussion.