Canada’s Marino out of Qatar Open with first-round loss to Kasatkina

DOHA, Qatar — Canada’s Rebecca Marino fell 7-6 (5), 6-2 to Russia’s Daria Kasatkina in the opening round of the Qatar Open on Tuesday.

The Vancouver native had one ace to four double faults and only won 46.2 per cent of first-serve points. However, Marino went 4-for-8 on break point opportunities.

Kasatkina didn’t record a single ace and had six doubles faults of her own. She won 59.3 per cent of first-serve points and broke on six of her 15 chances across the one hour 41-minute match.

Marino made it into the main draw after three consecutive wins in qualifying.