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Cross Falls in Toronto: Canadian Hopes Dim
5 Aug
Summary
- Kayla Cross lost to Ann Li in the second round.
- Cross saved only three of seven break points.
- She had previously achieved her first WTA victory.
Canadian tennis player Kayla Cross's run at the National Bank Open in Toronto concluded on Wednesday. She was defeated in the second round by American opponent Ann Li with a score of 7-6 (2), 6-3.
During the one-hour and 27-minute match, Cross served three aces. However, she faced challenges with her opponent's returns, successfully saving only three out of seven break point opportunities. This loss adds to a series of early exits for Canadian players in the hard-court tournament.
Cross's earlier upset victory over Britain's Katie Boulter marked her first WTA win. Other Canadian contenders like Katherine Sebov, Rebecca Marino, and Bianca Andreescu have also been eliminated. Leylah Fernandez was scheduled to begin her campaign on Wednesday against Renata Zarazua of Mexico.
