By Canadian Press

Canada’s Carol Zhao loses in qualifying at National Bank Open in Montreal

Aug 5, 2023 | 11:28 AM

MONTREAL — Canada’s Carol Zhao lost 6-3, 6-3 to Spain’s Critstina Bucsa in qualifying at the National Bank Open on Saturday. 

Zhao won 58.7 per cent of her first serve points compared to 69.4 per cent from Bucsa.

The 28-year-old Zhao from Richmond Hill, Ont., is ranked 245th in the world. Last month, she advanced through qualifying at Wimbledon to play in the main draw of a Grand Slam for the first time in her career. 

Marina Stakusic, an 18-year-old from Mississauga, Ont., lost in three sets, 4-6, 6-4, 7-5 to American Alycia Parks.

Hometown favourite Eugenie Bouchard was scheduled to play later in the day.

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This report by The Canadian Press was first published Aug. 5, 2023.

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