MINSK, 24 August (BelTA) – Vera Lapko of Belarus became the third Belarusian to go through the U.S. Open qualifiers opener, BelTA has learned.
The Belarusian battled through Daniela Seguel of Chile 6-3, 3-6, 6-3. Her fellow compatriot Arina Sobolenko lost the opener to Camilla Rosatello of Italy 7-5, 4-6, 3-6. Aleksandra Sasnovich will play in the tournament's main draw. Victoria Azarenka withdrew from the competitions due to an ongoing family situation.
In the men's singles qualifying round Vladimir Ignatik of Belarus beat Maximo Gonzalez of Argentina 6-4, 2-6, 6-0. His teammate Egor Gerasimov proved stronger to Argentina's Federico Coria 6-3, 6-4. Ilya Ivashko of Belarus lost to Argentina's Facundo Bagnis 2-6, 0-6.
Wins in three qualifying games are needed to advance to the U.S Open 2017 main draw which kicks off on 28 August.