Canada’s Rebecca Marino lost in straight sets 6-2 and 6-1 in the round of 16. against fifth-seeded Anhelina Kalinina at the Hobart tournament in Australia.
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The 32-year-old Canadian lowered her flag in her first duel at the tournament. She ended up leading with six aces and was the victim of five double faults.
The 25-year-old Ukrainian quickly capitalized on this encounter and multiplied the winning moves, making it very difficult for her opponent.
The Toronto native lost in the round of 16 at the Auckland tournament on Jan. 5.