Marina, Russian tennis player Melnikova failed to reach the second round of the tournament in San Diego (USA).
Melnikova, 35, who qualified for the main draw of the tournament through qualifying, lost in the first round to qualifier Marina Stakusic from Canada with a score of 4:6, 7:5, 1:6. The meeting lasted 2 hours and 10 minutes.
In the second round, Stakusic will meet the winner of the pair Donna Vekic (Croatia, 7) – Catherine Hui (USA, WC).
WTA 500. Cymbiotika Open San Diego. San Diego (United States). Hard. Prize fund – more than 900 thousand dollars
First round
Marina Stakusic (Canada, Q) – Marina Melnikova (Russia, Q) – 6:4, 5:7, 6:1
Source : MatchTV

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