Russian Anastasia Potapova stopped performing at the tournament in Luxembourg.
In the first round, the 89th racket of the world lost to Frenchwoman Alize Cornet with a score of 4: 6, 2: 6.
The winner, ranked 72nd in the WTA rankings, recorded 3 aces, 5 double faults and 5 break points out of 12. The Russian made 5 double faults and made 2 breaks.
Cornet's next rival will be the winner of the meeting between the Russian woman Varvara Gracheva and the owner of the courts Mendy Minella.
The WTA tournament in Luxembourg. Category WTA 250. Hard. Prize fund – $ 235,000
1st round
Alize Cornet (France, 8) – Anastasia Potapova (Russia) – 6: 4, 6: 2