The first round of the main draw began this Monday in Cagnes-sur-Mer. Pauline Parmentier, the first French player in contention, lost a match that was within her reach and exited the tournament prematurely. Earlier in the morning, Irina Ramialison was defeated in the 3rd and final round of the qualifiers before being given a second chance and entering the main draw as a lucky loser.
Facing a former top 30 player like Sofia ARVIDSSON, one must seize the opportunities and finish when possible. This was the bitter realization Pauline PARMENTIER had on Monday. The finalist of the Open in 2011, after winning the first set 6-2, let the next two slip away despite having a break lead in each. The Northerner couldn’t close it out even though victory seemed within reach, and the experienced Swede took advantage to qualify for the second round (2-6 6-3 7-5).
In other matches, Swiss player Timea BACSINSZKY knocked out the No. 3 seed Zarina DIYAS (KAZ), while Maryna ZANEVSKA, finalist of the 2013 edition, overcame Magda LINETTE, the No. 7 seed.
Results of the 1st round of the main draw
Timea BACSINSZKY (SUI) defeats Zarina DIYAS (KAZ): 6-2 3-0
Aleksandra WOZNIAK (CAN) defeats Maria IRIGOYEN (ARG): 6-4 7-5
Sofia ARVIDSSON (SWE) defeats Pauline PARMENTIER (FRA): 2-6 6-3 7-5
Maryna ZANEVSKA (UKR) defeats Magda LINETTE (POL): 6-2 3-6 6-2
Complete results of the 3rd round of the qualifiers
Asleigh BARTY (AUS) defeats Giulia GATTO-MONTICONE (ITA): 6-2 6-2
Sachia VICKERY (USA) defeats Maria-Elena CAMERIN (ITA): 5-7 6-3 6-4
Daniela SEGUEL (CHI) defeats Irina RAMIALISON (FRA): 6-3 6-4
Richel HOGENKAMP (NED) defeats Kristina BARROIS (GER): 6-0 6-7 6-2
Irina RAMIALISON and Giulia GATTO-MONTICONE have been given a second chance and enter the main draw as lucky losers.
Schedule for Tuesday, May 6
Alizé LIM will start the day at 10:30 am against the Croatian Mirjana LUCIC-BARONI. Mathilde JOHANSSON will follow, not before noon, against Romina OPRANDI (SUI), the No. 2 seed and 2013 semifinalist. Irina RAMIALISON and Myrtille GEORGES, as well as the young hopeful Fiona FERRO, will be on the program for the afternoon.
