Wang Yafan's Mexican Open defence over, Vandeweghe bows out

Last year's champion, second seed Wang Yafan fell in the first round of the Mexican Open.

Published : Feb 25, 2020 14:16 IST

China's Wang Yafan could convert just four of the 12 break points she possessed.
China's Wang Yafan could convert just four of the 12 break points she possessed.
lightbox-info

China's Wang Yafan could convert just four of the 12 break points she possessed.

Wang Yafan's Mexican Open title defence came to an end in the first round, while Coco Vandeweghe also made an early exit on Monday.

Last year's champion, second seed Wang Yafan fell to Wang Xiyu 6-4, 7-6 (10-8) in her opener in Acapulco. Wang Yafan could convert just four of 12 break points, while Wang Xiyu capitalised on five of her eight.

A two-time Grand Slam semifinalist, Vandeweghe suffered her fifth defeat in nine matches in 2020 with a 4-6, 6-4, 6-4 loss to seventh seed Heather Watson at the WTA International event.

Also Read | Coco Gauff first 15-year-old in 15 years to reach top 50

Of the four seeds in action, Nao Hibino joined Watson in advancing, while Marie Bouzkova went down to Tatjana Maria to be one of two casualties alongside Wang Yafan.

Tamara Zidansek, Anastasia Potapova and Kateryna Bondarenko also progressed on Monday.

Sign in to unlock all user benefits
  • Get notified on top games and events
  • Save stories to read later
  • Access to comment on every story
  • Sign up / manage to our newsletters with a single click
  • Get notified by email for early bird access to discounts & offers to our products
Sign in

Comments

Comments have to be in English, and in full sentences. They cannot be abusive or personal. Please abide to our community guidelines for posting your comment