Andreescu posts straight-sets win over Turkish opponent to begin play at Libema Open
Canada's Bianca Andreescu defeated Turkey's Zenyep Sonmez 6-4, 6-4 on Tuesday in first-round play at the Libema Open in 's-Hertogenbosch, Netherlands.
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Canada's Bianca Andreescu defeated Turkey's Zenyep Sonmez 6-4, 6-4 on Tuesday in first-round play at the Libema Open in 's-Hertogenbosch, Netherlands.
Maia Lumsden says a tough test against a higher-ranked opponent will stand her in good stead for the grass court season despite suffering defeat at the LTA's Lexus Surbiton Trophy. The Glasgow player, 25, returned to singles competition at the West London tournament but was unable to battle past Frenchwoman Oceane Dodin in the last 32. Ad Lumsden looked back to her best during a strong second-set showing but Dodin, who is ranked over 30 places higher in the world, edged out a 7-5 3-6 6-3 victory.
Katie Boulter helped spearhead a memorable day for British women at the LTA's Lexus Surbiton Trophy by becoming one of several home stars to book their place in the last 16. The Leicester ace, who is supported by the LTA's Pro Access Programme, beat Australian Olivia Gadecki 6-2 6-1 to set up a tantalising all-British clash with Sonay Kartal on Thursday. Ad Kartal, who is supported by the LTA's PSP Programme, grabbed revenge against Viktoria Hruncakova as a 6-3 6-2 win turned the tables on a defeat against the Slovakian in French Open qualifying.
Canada has drawn into a group with Spain and Poland at the upcoming Billie Jean King Cup.
Canada's Leylah Fernandez advanced to the second round of the Morocco Open tennis tournament with a 6-3, 6-4 win over Spain's Angela Fita Boluda on Tuesday in Rabat.
Armed with a well-rounded lineup that has plenty of star power, Canadian captain Sylvain Bruneau is aiming high at this week's Billie Jean King Cup.
SAN DIEGO — Daria Kasatkina took less than an hour on Tuesday to end Leylah Fernandez's experience at the WTA San Diego Open.
SAN DIEGO — If Bianca Andreescu needed a spark to ignite her return to tennis's top tier, she might have found it Monday night after knocking off Russian Liudmila Samsonova in the WTA San Diego Open.