Ostapenko loses within the first spherical of the Birmingham “WTA 250” event

Ostapenko, who’s ranked thirteenth within the WTA and is seeded primary within the event, misplaced to the Italian Elizabeth Cocharetto (WTA forty fourth) 3-6, 3-6 within the first spherical match.

Firstly of the primary set, Ostapenko misplaced her service recreation and went forward 0-2. Subsequent, the Latvian was higher in three video games in a row, taking the lead 3-2, however her opponent fought again and defeated Ostapenko 6-3.

Within the second set, Ostapenko misplaced her service recreation because the Italian led 4-2 earlier than the match was suspended on account of rain. When the tennis gamers returned to the courtroom, Ostapenko was nonetheless defending her serve and enjoying again six match factors towards, but it surely was not sufficient to battle for the victory, dropping the second set 3-6.

For failure within the first spherical match, Ostapenko gained one WTA rating level.

This was Ostapenko’s first event on grass, the Riga native beforehand performed on the French Open, the place she stopped within the second spherical. Cocciareto was additionally enjoying in Paris earlier than that, the place she bought previous Ostapenko, reaching the fourth spherical.

The Latvian tennis participant has gained two “WTA 500” titles this season, amassing a 23-10 dropping report. The Italian has gained one WTA 125 event this season, with a complete of 21 wins in 36 matches

The event in Birmingham takes place on grass, because the tennis gamers put together for the Wimbledon event.