Former Australian Open winner Sofia Kenin lost to German Jule Niemeier at the start of the WTA tournament Upper Austria Ladies Linz. The American lost 6-2 3-6 4-6 to the Wimbledon quarter-finalist on Monday evening.
Niemeier meets Lucia Bronzetti (ITA) or Anastasia Potapova (RUS) in the round of 16. Tournament favorite Maria Sakkari will play against Muria Parrizas Diaz (ESP) on Tuesday and Julia Grabher against Madison Brengle (USA) on Wednesday.
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