Ostapenko misplaced within the first spherical of the WTA 250 event in Birmingham

Ostapenko, ranked thirteenth within the WTA rankings and seeded primary on the event, misplaced to Italian Elisabetta Cocharetto (forty fourth within the WTA rankings) within the first spherical with a rating of 3-6, 3-6.

At first of the primary set, Ostapenko misplaced her service sport and located herself within the position of catching up with a rating of 0-2. The Latvian then gained three video games in a row to take a 3-2 lead, however her opponent fought once more and defeated Ostapenko with a rating of 6-3.

Within the second set, Ostapenko misplaced her sport once more, permitting the Italian to take a 4-2 lead earlier than the match was deserted attributable to rain. Again on courtroom, Ostapenko was capable of maintain her serve and save her opponent’s six match factors, however it was not sufficient to combat for victory and she or he misplaced the second set 3-6.

For dropping within the first spherical, Ostapenko earned one WTA rating level.

This event was Ostapenko’s first on grass this season. She beforehand competed on the French Open, the place she stopped within the second spherical. Cocharetto additionally performed in Paris, however superior previous Ostapenko, reaching the fourth spherical.

This season, the Latvian tennis participant gained two WTA 500 titles, with an total win-loss report of 23-10. The Italian gained one WTA 125 event this season, scoring 21 victories in 36 matches.

The event in Birmingham takes place on grass, getting ready tennis gamers for the Wimbledon Championships.