By Canadian Press

Canada’s Eugenie Bouchard falls in second round of U.S. Open qualifiers

Aug 24, 2023 | 10:59 PM

NEW YORK — Canada’s Eugenie Bouchard fell 6-1, 4-6, 6-4 to Ukraine’s Dayana Yastremska in the second round of qualifying at the U.S. Open on Thursday.

Bouchard had three aces and three double faults, while breaking on two of her 11 opportunities.

The Montreal native entered the match coming off a 6-2, 6-3 win over American Katherine Hui in the opening round of qualifying.

Yastremska had six aces, four double faults and broke four out of 11 times.

On the men’s side, Vasek Pospisil of Vernon, B.C., was ahead 6-3, 2-3 against American Zachary Svajda in second-round qualifying action before play was suspended.

WHAT'S ON

Here is what's on this weekend in Medicine Hat and area: Dec. 13-15

15h ago

IN THE COMMUNITY

Medicine Hat's Mustard Seed adding new shelter spaces at Alberta government's request

Dec 12, 2024

HOLIDAYS

Medicine Hat Kiwanis hosting Christmas dinner, applications due Friday

Dec 12, 2024

Pospisil came into the match having defeated Spain’s Pedro Martinez 7-6 (7), 6-7 (3), 6-4 on Wednesday.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Aug. 24, 2023.

The Canadian Press