LOS ANGELES: Ukrainian 14-year-old Viktoriya Kutuzova conquered her nerves and made her WTA Tour debut a memorable one, beating Russian Lina Krasnoroutskaya 6-4, 6-4 in the first round of the Los Angeles Open here.
“It was my first time, my first tournament, my first match. She's a very good player. I was really nervous,” said the lissome youngster, who in typical teen fashion was quick to point out she'll be 15 on August 19.
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