American Ann Lee advanced to the second round of the WTA tournament in Indian Wells (USA).
In the first round, Lee defeated her compatriot Madison Brengle in three sets – 1:6, 7:6 (7:5), 6:0.
In the second round, Lee will play against Russian Ludmila Samsonova.
In a parallel match, the Brazilian Beatriz Haddad Maya beat the American Sofia Kenin (6:3, 7:5).
Indian Wells (USA)
WTA BNP Paribas Open Tournament
Prize pool $8,369,455
Open courts, hard
Singles
First round
Ann Lee (USA) – Madison Brengle (USA) – 1:6, 7:6 (7:5), 6:0
Beatriz Haddad Maya (Brazil) – Sofia Kenin (USA, WC) – 6:3, 7:5